Handles handwriting, print, and mixed formats
Cursive recipe cards, typed index cards, magazine clippings, old cookbooks — all scan cleanly with a clear photo.
What makes it work
Clean structured output
The scanner separates ingredients from instructions and fills in standard fields (serving size, cooking time) where it can detect them.
Edit before saving
Review the extracted text, fix anything the scanner missed, and save with one tap. Takes under a minute per card.
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Frequently asked
What's the best lighting for scanning?
Natural daylight or a bright overhead light. Avoid shadows across the card. A flat surface helps keep the card still.
Can I scan a recipe in a language other than English?
The OCR is primarily optimized for English. Other Latin-script languages (Spanish, French, etc.) often scan well too.
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