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Importing from TikTok

Found a recipe on TikTok you want to cook later? Here’s how to save it to Marinaid.

How to import from TikTok

  1. Open the TikTok app and find the recipe video you want to save.
  2. Tap the Share button (the arrow icon on the right side of the video).
  3. Scroll the bottom row of apps and look for Marinaid. If you don’t see it, tap More at the end of the row.
  4. Tap Marinaid — the recipe will be imported into your library.

What gets imported

Marinaid reads the text from the TikTok video description and extracts the recipe. It works best when the creator included the full recipe — ingredients and instructions — in the video caption.

Tips for best results

  • Look for videos with the recipe in the description. Many creators include the full recipe in the caption below the video. These import the best.
  • If the recipe is only in the video, Marinaid won’t be able to extract it from audio or on-screen text. Try taking screenshots of the recipe steps and using photo import instead.
  • If the import is incomplete, tap Edit on the imported recipe to add missing details.

Alternative methods

If the share sheet doesn’t work for a particular video:

  1. Screenshot + photo import — Pause the video when the recipe is shown on screen, take a screenshot, and use Marinaid’s photo import.
  2. Copy and paste — If the recipe is in the description, copy the text and use Import from Text in Marinaid.
Importing from Instagram Save recipes from Instagram posts and Reels using the share sheet.
Importing from Facebook Save recipes from Facebook posts and links using the share sheet or URL.
Importing Recipes from Browser All the ways to import recipes — URLs, share sheet, and photos.
Import Troubleshooting What to do when a recipe import fails or produces incomplete results.