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Recipe App with OCR

OCR for recipes isn't just about reading text — it's about understanding recipe structure. MyRecipe's built-in OCR scanner recognizes ingredient lists, step numbers, measurements, and the difference between the intro paragraph and the actual recipe. The result is a clean, editable recipe, not a wall of unstructured text.

What makes it work

Recipe-specific OCR training

The scanner is trained on recipes, not just generic text. It knows to separate ingredients from instructions and handle common measurement formats.

Handles handwriting and print

Cursive recipe cards, typed index cards, magazine pages, photocopies — all scan accurately with a clear photo.

No separate apps needed

OCR is built into MyRecipe. There's no need for a separate scanner app or manual copy-paste. Snap, review, save.

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Frequently asked

Is OCR available on the free tier?

Basic OCR is available on free. The Family plan includes advanced handwriting recognition for harder-to-read cards.

What if the OCR gets an ingredient wrong?

You review and edit every scan before saving. The OCR is a starting point, not a final draft.

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