iRecipes

Import recipes from WhatsApp

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Keep the recipes friends send you, instead of scrolling back through the chat.

Last updated: 10 October 2026

  1. Open message & tap forward

    Press and hold the recipe message, then tap Forward.

    WhatsApp Forward option
  2. Tap the share button

    Tap the share button in the bottom bar to open the iPhone share menu.

    WhatsApp share button
  3. Choose iRecipes

    Tap iRecipes in the share menu.

    iRecipes in the share sheet
  4. Review & save

    Check the ingredients and steps, make any edits, then save the recipe.

Good to know: if the recipe arrived as a photo, save the image first and import it from Photos. Links sent in a chat work like any other link — iRecipes opens the page behind them and reads the recipe.

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Got feedback?

If a forwarded recipe never imports correctly, send us the link and we will take a look.

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