Exporting and Sharing Recipes

FourFork makes it easy to export recipes for offline use and share them with others.

Export to PDF

How to Export

1. Open any recipe
2. Click the "Export" or download button
3. Select "Download PDF"
4. Choose your preferences:
   • Include images
   • Include nutrition information
   • Number of servings
5. Click "Generate PDF"
6. Save the PDF to your device

PDF Contents

The exported PDF includes:

• Recipe title and description
• Your chosen serving size
• Complete ingredient list with quantities
• Step-by-step instructions
• Prep time, cook time, rest time
• Difficulty level and cuisine
• Dietary and allergen information
• Nutrition facts (if selected)
• Recipe images (if selected)
• Source attribution
• FourFork branding

Uses for PDFs

• Print for use in the kitchen
• Share via email
• Archive favorite recipes offline
• Create a personal cookbook
• Share with non-FourFork users

QR Code Sharing

Generate a QR Code

1. Open any recipe
2. Click the "Share" button
3. Select "Generate QR Code"
4. A scannable QR code appears

Using QR Codes

• Display on your phone for others to scan
• Save the image to share digitally
• Print on recipe cards
• Add to handwritten recipe notes
• Share in cooking classes or workshops
• Smart feature: QR codes on PDFs link to the interactive recipe with timers

What Happens When Scanned

• Takes the user directly to the recipe on FourFork
• Works for anyone with a smartphone camera
• No app installation required
• Recipe opens in their mobile browser
• Can access Cooking Mode with built-in timers
• Useful when you have PDF printed but want timer functionality

Direct Link Sharing

Copy Recipe Link

1. Open any recipe
2. Click the share button
3. Select "Copy Link"
4. Paste the link anywhere:
   • Text messages
   • Emails
   • Social media
   • Messaging apps

Link Features

• Works on all devices
• Opens in web browser
• No login required to view public recipes
• Respects recipe privacy settings

Privacy and Sharing

Public Recipes

• Visible to all FourFork users
• Can be shared via link, QR code, or PDF
• Appear in search results
• Show up in your public profile

Private Recipes

• Only visible to you
• PDF export still works
• QR codes and links show "Recipe not found" to others
• Useful for personal recipes or works-in-progress

Printing Tips

When printing or exporting PDFs:

• Select appropriate serving size before exporting
• Include images for visual reference
• Include nutrition facts if relevant
• Black and white printing works well
• Use landscape orientation for shorter recipes
• Portrait works better for long recipes

Sharing Etiquette

• Give credit to original recipe sources
• Don't share proprietary restaurant recipes
• Respect recipe creator's wishes
• Add your own notes if you modified it
• Share your cooking results with the creator