Family Recipe Book Maker

Organize, record & print your family's recipes — with optional voice narration per step. Everything stays on your device. No account, no server.

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How it works

Everything runs inside your browser — recipes and audio blobs are saved to IndexedDB on your device. Nothing is ever sent to a server.

1. Add a recipe Fill in the title, category, servings, times, ingredients, notes and individual steps.
2. Record voice memos Tap the microphone button on any step to record cook's narration using your device's microphone (MediaRecorder API — no plugins required).
3. Print as PDF Export a beautifully formatted PDF recipe book (via pdf-lib) you can print or share. Each recipe gets its own page.
4. Archive as ZIP Download a ZIP (via JSZip) containing a JSON data file plus all audio memos as .webm / .ogg files — perfect for long-term backup.

Voice memos are stored as binary blobs in IndexedDB and survive page reloads. Use the ZIP export for backups or to move your recipe book to another device.

Frequently asked questions

Are my recipes stored safely? Will they disappear if I close the tab?
Yes — all recipes and audio recordings are saved to IndexedDB in your browser, which persists across sessions just like localStorage but with no size limits for audio. Closing the tab or restarting your computer will not delete them. The only risk is clearing your browser's site data, which is why we recommend exporting a ZIP backup periodically.
What audio format are voice memos saved in, and can I play them later?
Voice memos are recorded using the browser's MediaRecorder API in the best format your browser supports — typically WebM/Opus on Chrome/Edge/Firefox, or MP4/AAC on Safari. You can play them directly in the recipe viewer. The ZIP export saves each memo as a standalone audio file you can open in any media player that supports the format. Both formats are widely playable on modern devices.
Can I print the PDF recipe book double-sided or share it with family?
Yes. The exported PDF is a standard file you can open in any PDF viewer, print double-sided, email, or share via cloud storage. Each recipe is formatted on its own page with all details (title, category, servings, times, ingredients, steps, and notes). Voice memos are noted in the PDF but the audio itself lives in the ZIP — share the ZIP alongside the PDF for the full experience.