About MoveMyRecipes

A free tool for converting and migrating recipe files. Not a recipe website.

What MoveMyRecipes actually does

MoveMyRecipes is a file conversion utility. You bring your recipe files from an app you're leaving (or backing up), and it converts them into open formats you can keep forever or import into whatever app comes next.

It is not a recipe website. There are no recipes to browse or search here. MoveMyRecipes does not have its own recipe database.

It is completely free and requires no account or sign-up. Upload, convert, download. Done.

📥 What you can import from

Desktop & mobile apps

Other formats

  • Recipe URLs (sites with JSON-LD schema)
  • CSV spreadsheets
  • Plain text
  • JSON (Schema.org)

📤 What you can export to

  • PDF recipe cards
    Printable cards, one per recipe. Great for binders or gifting.
  • JSON (Schema.org)
    Structured, machine-readable format. Import into most modern recipe apps.
  • CSV
    Open in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.
  • Markdown
    Plain text with formatting. Works with Obsidian, Notion, and similar tools.
  • CookLang (.cook)
    Open plain-text recipe format for developers and power users.
  • SQLite
    Portable database file. Useful for developers or archiving.

URL import: what works and what doesn't

The URL import works by fetching the structured recipe data (JSON-LD Schema.org markup) that websites publish for search engines. It is not a general-purpose web scraper.

✓ Known working sites

  • Food Network
  • Taste of Home
  • Bon Appétit
  • Epicurious
  • BBC Good Food
  • The Pioneer Woman
  • Delish
  • NYT Cooking
  • Smitten Kitchen
  • RecipeTin Eats
  • Budget Bytes

✗ Sites that block automated requests

  • AllRecipes
  • Simply Recipes
  • Serious Eats

These sites actively block automated access. Use the paste-HTML workaround: open the recipe page in your browser, press Ctrl+U (or ⌥⌘U on Mac) to view source, select all, copy, then paste into the "Paste page HTML" field on the URL import page.

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Files auto-deleted after 7 days

Uploaded files and converted results are permanently deleted after 7 days. No data is retained beyond that.

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Free, no account needed

No sign-up, no login, no payment. The service is entirely free to use.

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Up to 1,000 recipes per session

Large Paprika libraries with hundreds of recipes are fully supported in a single upload.

Frequently asked questions

Is MoveMyRecipes a recipe website?

No. MoveMyRecipes is a conversion tool, not a recipe website. There are no recipes hosted here to browse or search. You bring your own recipe files (exported from Paprika, Cook'n, or another app) and MoveMyRecipes converts them to a format of your choice.

Does it use AI to convert recipes?

No. MoveMyRecipes does not use AI to convert recipes. All conversions are handled by deterministic rule-based and regex parsers. There is no AI, machine learning, or LLM involved in the conversion process.

Why can't it import from AllRecipes?

AllRecipes (and a few other large sites) detect and block automated requests, which is common among sites trying to prevent scraping. MoveMyRecipes respects these blocks. The workaround: open the recipe page in your browser, view source (Ctrl+U), select all, copy, and paste the HTML into the URL import page's "Paste page HTML" option. That way you supply the page content yourself without any automated request.

Is it safe to upload my recipe files?

Yes. Files are stored securely and automatically deleted after 7 days. MoveMyRecipes does not use your recipes for marketing or any purpose other than performing the conversion you requested. See the privacy policy for full details.

Who made MoveMyRecipes?

MoveMyRecipes is made by Judd.dev, an independent software developer. It is not affiliated with Paprika, Cook'n, CopyMeThat, AllRecipes, or any other third-party app mentioned on the site.

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