---
title: "Import Recipes from a Website"
description: "Save time creating recipes by importing all ingredients, preparation instructions, and more from your favorite recipe websites"
url: https://help.macrosfirst.com/en/articles/45-import-recipes-from-a-website
collection: "Custom Foods, Recipes, and Meals"
updated: 2026-11-08
language: en
---

# Import Recipes from a Website

Save time creating recipes by importing all ingredients, preparation instructions, and more from your favorite recipe websites

> **Success:** Importing Recipes is a MacrosFirst Premium feature.

Importing recipes from the web is the fastest way to create new recipes. No longer do you have to search for each ingredient individually. Instead, just paste the recipe website and let MacrosFirst automatically import all ingredients, preparation instructions, servings, and recipe name.

## How to use the Recipe Importer

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1.  Create a new recipe
    
2.  Tap the _Import from Web_ button at the top of the screen
    
3.  Paste the URL of the recipe
    
4.  Tap the blue arrow ➡ to begin the import
    
5.  Review the search results and make any adjustments as necessary
    
6.  Tap the blue checkmark button to return to the Create Recipe screen pre-filled with all ingredients, preparation instructions, servings, and more.
    

## Troubleshooting

The Recipe Importer supports importing from a huge variety of recipe websites, but there are some websites that cannot be imported from due to a number of reasons, including paywalls or the structure of the website's code.

If you encounter this issue, then you can still quickly import the ingredients using [AI Search](https://help.macrosfirst.com/en/articles/47-ai-search.md). Just copy the ingredients from the website and paste them into AI Search.