Last updated: October 2026 · 4.7★ Rating (1k+ ratings)
How to Save & Import Recipes from Instagram
Stop screenshotting Instagram recipes! Save them properly with Recipe Notes - one tap imports recipes from Instagram posts and reels automatically.
Quick Method (3 Taps)
Open the Instagram post or reel with the recipe
Tap the share button and select "Recipe Notes"
Recipe is automatically imported and synced to all your devices
Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Download Recipe Notes (Free)
First, download the free Recipe Notes app from the App Store or Google Play. Unlike recipe apps that put saving behind a subscription, Recipe Notes has a generous free plan — an unlimited recipe library with 20 free social imports a week (5 a day) and 30 web imports.
Add Recipe Notes to Share Sheet
To make importing even faster, add Recipe Notes to your iOS share sheet shortcuts:
- Open any Instagram post and tap the share button
- Scroll to the end and tap "More"
- Find "Recipe Notes" and tap the + button
- Drag it to the top for quick access
On Android there’s nothing to set up: once installed, Recipe Notes shows up in the share menu. If you don’t see it in the first row, tap More.
See detailed guide with screenshots →
1. Tap Share
2. Tap More
3. Select Recipe Notes
Import Instagram Recipes
Now you're ready to start importing! Here's how:
- 1Find a recipe post or reel on Instagram
- 2Tap the share button (paper airplane icon)
- 3Select "Recipe Notes" from the share menu
- 4Recipe Notes automatically extracts ingredients and instructions
- 5Review and save - it's now in your collection!
How to Save Recipes from Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels are packed with amazing recipe content, but saving them for cooking later can be tricky. Recipe Notes makes it effortless to save recipes from Instagram Reels - here's how:
Find the Reel - Open the Instagram Reel with the recipe you want to save
Tap Share - Hit the paper airplane icon on the Reel
Select Recipe Notes - Choose Recipe Notes from the share sheet
AI Does the Rest - Our AI extracts ingredients and instructions from the Reel's caption, comments, and video description automatically
Recipe Notes works with all types of Instagram Reels - whether it's a quick 15-second cooking clip or a detailed 90-second recipe tutorial. The AI-powered recipe extraction handles carousel posts, video captions, and even recipes shared in the comments section.
Save Recipes from Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories disappear after 24 hours, making it easy to lose that recipe you spotted while scrolling. With Recipe Notes, you can save recipes from Instagram Stories before they vanish:
- Tap the share button on any Instagram Story with a recipe
- Select Recipe Notes to instantly save the recipe before it expires
- Works with story links, swipe-up recipes, and recipe stickers
Pro tip: If an Instagram food blogger you follow frequently posts recipes in Stories, set up notifications so you never miss them - then save directly to Recipe Notes.
Why Recipe Notes Is the Best Instagram Recipe Saver in 2026
There are a handful of Instagram recipe saver apps on the App Store. Here's what sets Recipe Notes apart:
| Feature | Recipe Notes | Other IG recipe savers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $2.99–$9.99/mo subscription |
| Recipe library | Unlimited | Often capped at 25–100 recipes |
| Reels, carousels & stories | All supported | Reels only in most apps |
| Family Sharing | Yes — shared kitchen (Family plan) | Not available |
| Meal plan & grocery list | Built in, free | Usually paywalled |
| Rating | 4.7★ (1k+ ratings) | Varies |
Save Instagram Recipes & Share with Your Family
With Recipe Notes Family Sharing (Family plan), every Instagram recipe you save can land straight into a shared Family kitchen. Your partner, parents, or roommates see the same Instagram recipes, reels, and stories — ready to cook or add to a shared meal plan.
- 1Save an Instagram Reel from the share sheet as usual
- 2Toggle to your Family space with a single tap
- 3Everyone in the group gets the recipe instantly — no forwarding, no screenshots
Most Instagram recipe savers stop at your phone. Recipe Notes keeps your household cooking from the same collection.
Why Use Recipe Notes for Instagram Recipes?
One-Click Import
No more screenshotting or manual copying. Share to Recipe Notes and it's saved automatically.
Organized Collection
Keep all Instagram recipes in one searchable place with tags and collections.
Cloud Backup
Never lose saved recipes - everything is automatically backed up to the cloud.
Edit & Customize
Adjust ingredients, add notes, and make recipes your own after importing.
Free to Use
Unlimited recipe library with 20 free Instagram and social imports a week (5 a day), plus 30 web imports — no ads, no hidden fees.
Common Questions
Yes! You can import recipes from Instagram posts, reels, and stories. Just use the share button and select Recipe Notes.
Absolutely! Recipe Notes also works with TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, and over 1000 cooking websites. One app for all your recipe sources.
Your recipe library is unlimited, and the free plan includes 20 social imports a week (up to 5 a day) from Instagram and other social sources, plus 30 web imports a week. Typing in recipes by hand is always unlimited, and Pro removes the import limits.
Recipe Notes uses AI to extract recipe information. If something doesn't look right, you can easily edit the recipe after importing. You can also try the "From Text" or "From Scratch" import methods.
Yes! Recipe Notes fully supports saving recipes from Instagram Reels. Just tap the share button on any Reel and select Recipe Notes. Our AI will extract the recipe from the Reel's caption, description, and comments automatically.
Instagram carousel posts with recipe slides work great with Recipe Notes. Share the post to Recipe Notes and our AI reads all carousel slides to extract the complete recipe - ingredients, instructions, and cooking tips included.
Much better! Instagram bookmarks can get lost in a growing collection, and you can't search by ingredient or cuisine. With Recipe Notes, your saved Instagram recipes are organized, searchable, backed up to the cloud, and accessible even when you're offline cooking.
Yes. With the Family plan, Family Sharing lets you invite your household to a shared kitchen, and any Instagram recipe, reel, or story you save can be pushed to everyone instantly. You can still keep a Personal space separate and toggle between the two with one tap.
Yes. Most Instagram recipe saver apps charge $2.99 to $9.99 per month or cap free accounts at 25–100 recipes. Recipe Notes' free plan has no library cap and no ads — you get 20 free Instagram and social imports a week (5 a day), plus 30 web imports, and optional Pro makes imports unlimited.
Import Recipes from Other Platforms
Import from TikTok
Save TikTok cooking videos as organized recipes automatically
Import from Facebook
Save recipes from Facebook posts and cooking groups
Import from Pinterest
Turn Pinterest recipe pins into organized, cookable recipes
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2026 Update: What's New for Instagram Recipe Saving
Recipe Notes continues to improve Instagram recipe importing in 2026. Here's what's new:
- Family Sharing (v3.2): push Instagram recipes to a shared Family kitchen so everyone cooks from the same collection
- Cleaner profile & settings (v3.2.1): redesigned "Me" page makes it easier to manage your recipes and join a family group
- Faster AI-powered recipe extraction from Instagram Reels and carousels
- Improved accuracy for extracting ingredients from video captions
- Support for importing recipes from Instagram's latest post formats
Start Importing Instagram Recipes Today
Join 50,000+ home cooks using Recipe Notes. Save your Instagram recipes in one place — unlimited recipes, no subscription required.
