How to Save Recipes from Pinterest

Forkr makes it incredibly easy to save recipes from Pinterest pins. Whether it's a recipe pin, cooking tutorial, or food inspiration, Forkr's AI will extract all the details you need.

1

Tap the Share Button

Browse Pinterest and find a recipe pin you'd like to save. Tap the Share button (the share icon with connected dots) in the bottom row below the pin.

Pinterest pin with share button highlighted

Tap the Share button on any Pinterest pin

2

Tap "More"

After tapping Share, tap the More button (three dots at the bottom-right) to see all available apps.

Quick tip: If you see Forkr already visible in the share menu (top row), you can tap it directly to skip Step 3.

Pinterest Share to menu

Tap "More" to see all sharing options

3

Select Forkr

From the "Choose an app" list, select Forkr. The recipe will be automatically extracted and saved to your cookbook.

Share sheet with Forkr selected

Select Forkr from the "Choose an app" list

Don't See Forkr?

If Forkr doesn't appear in your share options, you may need to add it to your shortcuts first. Learn how to add Forkr to your Android share shortcuts →

That's It!

The recipe is now saved in your Forkr cookbook. You can access it anytime, even offline, add it to folders, generate shopping lists, and share it with friends and family.

Tips for Best Results

  • Caption recipes work best: Forkr extracts recipes most accurately when they're written in the post caption.
  • Video recipes: Forkr can extract recipes from on-screen text and audio narration.
  • Check the source: After extraction, view the original Pinterest pin by tapping the source link in Forkr.
  • Edit if needed: You can easily edit any part of the recipe in Forkr.
Troubleshooting

Recipe didn't extract correctly? Make sure the Pinterest pin contains recipe information. Some pins may just be photos without recipe details.

Forkr opens but nothing happens? Check your internet connection and that Forkr has the necessary permissions in your phone's settings.