Free recipe generator — video to recipe
Generador de Recetas IA de Cualquier Vídeo de Cocina
CookLikeIt es un generador de recetas IA que convierte vídeos de cocina de YouTube, TikTok, Instagram y del carrete en recetas estructuradas que puedes cocinar esta noche. Paste a link, the video recipe generator extracts ingredients and steps, and you get a recipe and shopping list with synced timers — hands-free, translated and private.
Try the free recipe generator — web preview
Paste a cooking video URL. No signup needed for the preview. Full hands-free, translation and lists are in the app.
Free AI recipe generator: 3 recipes/month free. Supports YouTube Shorts, long-form, TikTok and Instagram Reels. See pricing.
Recipe preview — 3-Minute Garlic Pasta
Shopping list auto-grouped by aisle · scales 5→500
Hands-free Say “Next”, “Repeat”, “Start timer”
How the AI recipe generator works
Generators are only useful if they give you something you can actually cook. The CookLikeIt AI recipe generator follows a simple flow:
Paste a video → AI extracts ingredients and steps → you get a recipe and shopping list. Then cook hands-free: the app reads steps aloud and you say next or start timer.
Why this video recipe generator is different
Most AI recipe generators work from text prompts (“what’s in your fridge?”). This one generates recipes from real cooking videos — you keep the creator’s exact technique.
- Video-first: optimized for vertical Shorts and Reels, fast cuts and long-form tutorials.
- Hands-free recipe generator for home cooks: voice control, live widgets, step images, synced timers.
- Global: translate and AI-dub foreign videos (Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mexican) into your language.
- Private: 100% on-device extraction, no account for v1, no cloud upload.
- Accurate: 90% on captioned videos; <5s median extraction (90% of clips).
Free AI recipe generator — what’s included?
| Plan | AI recipes/month | Browse | Hands-free & lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (free recipe generator) | 3 | 5 | ✓ Voice, timers, shopping list |
| Infinity | Unlimited | Unlimited | ✓ + translation & dubbing |
Free tier is ideal to test if the AI recipe generator fits your weeknight flow. Upgrade when you generate daily.
What people generate
Home cooks use this recipe generator for weeknight pasta, TikTok ramen, air-fryer chicken, Japanese curry and Mexican tacos — all from videos they already saved. Because it’s a video recipe generator, you don’t retype ingredients.
FAQ — AI recipe generator from cooking videos
Is there a free AI recipe generator from cooking videos?
Yes. CookLikeIt is a free AI recipe generator from cooking videos. Paste any YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or camera-roll cooking video and the video recipe generator extracts ingredients, steps, timers and a shopping list. Free tier includes 3 AI recipes per month and 5 browsable recipes; Infinity unlocks unlimited generation — see pricing.
How do I turn a YouTube cooking video into a recipe?
Copy the YouTube cooking video link, paste it into the AI recipe generator above and click Generate Recipe (or Turn Video into Recipe). The AI extracts ingredients and steps in under 5 seconds. Then cook hands-free — say next, repeat or start timer. Try the sample: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Nv3XefCgTNQ. Full flow: How it works in 3 steps.
Can I generate recipes from ingredients and videos?
Yes. This recipe generator creates structured recipes from the video itself — ingredients are detected from narration, captions and visuals. You can also edit the generated recipe to add ingredients you have on hand, and the generator updates steps and shopping list automatically. For ingredient-first ideas, see our blog on generator workflows.
What makes this AI recipe generator different from DishGen or FromYourFridge?
Unlike text-prompt generators, CookLikeIt generates recipes from real cooking videos — you keep the creator’s exact technique. It also adds hands-free voice guidance, synced timers, translation and AI dubbing for foreign videos, and on-device privacy. That’s why it’s a hands-free recipe generator for home cooks rather than a prompt box.
Can I use the recipe generator on the web without the app?
Yes. Use the free recipe generator preview on this page — paste a video URL and click Turn Video into Recipe to see a limited ingredient and step preview. Install the app for full hands-free, shopping list and translation features — get the app.
Does the free recipe generator include shopping lists and timers?
Yes. Every generated recipe includes a scalable shopping list (5 to 500 portions) and synced timers. Say start timer to begin a step timer while cooking hands-free — see hands-free features.
Keep exploring the recipe generator
Build topical authority: internal guides all point back to this AI recipe generator from any cooking video.
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Cook without touching your phone — next, repeat, start timer. Turn TikTok recipes into real cooking steps with AI
TikTok video → structured recipe you can cook tonight. Video to recipe in 3 steps: the generator flow
Paste a video → AI extracts → you get a recipe and shopping list.
More from the AI recipe generator blog: hands-free recipe generator deep dives, research (n=120) and developer guide.
Try the AI recipe generator now
Ready to turn a saved video into dinner? Paste a link above and click Generate Recipe, or Create Recipe Now with the sample. This free AI recipe generator is the fastest way to go from watch to cook — then go hands-free.