Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about extracting recipes from YouTube videos.
Is YouTube to Recipe free?
Yes, YouTube to Recipe is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or limits on the number of recipes you can extract.
What types of YouTube videos work?
Our tool works with regular YouTube cooking videos of any length, YouTube Shorts, and videos from any cooking channel. It handles both professional chef content and home cooking videos.
How accurate are the extracted recipes?
Our AI analyzes the entire video including audio, visuals, and any on-screen text. Accuracy is typically very high for videos where ingredients and steps are clearly mentioned. For videos with less explicit instructions, the AI makes reasonable inferences.
What languages are supported?
We support 12 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. You can extract recipes from videos in any language and get results in your preferred language.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is needed. Simply paste a YouTube URL and get your recipe instantly. We don't require sign-ups, email addresses, or any personal information.
Can I print the recipes?
Yes! Every recipe includes a print button that generates a clean, printer-friendly version. The print layout removes unnecessary elements and formats the recipe for standard paper sizes.
How long does extraction take?
Most recipes are extracted in 10-30 seconds, depending on the video length. Shorter videos like YouTube Shorts are typically processed in under 10 seconds.
Do you store my recipes?
No, we don't store recipes or video data. Each extraction is processed in real-time and the results are only shown to you. Once you leave the page, the data is gone.
Why isn't the recipe accurate?
Recipe accuracy depends on how clearly the video presents the information. Videos where the chef speaks quickly, skips measurements, or uses unusual techniques may result in less accurate recipes. Try videos where ingredients and steps are clearly stated.
Can I use this for copyrighted videos?
Our tool extracts recipe information from publicly available YouTube videos for personal use. We recommend respecting content creators by crediting them when sharing recipes.
Does it work with non-cooking videos?
Our tool is optimized for cooking content. Using it with non-cooking videos will likely result in errors or irrelevant output.
How do I report a bug?
If you encounter any issues, please reach out through our contact page. Include the YouTube URL and a description of the problem to help us investigate.