How to import Pepperplate .zip files into Paprika:
Support for importing Pepperplate .zip files has been added as of iOS version 3.4.7, macOS version 3.4.3, Android version 3.1.5, and Windows version 3.0.16.
- First, make sure you have updated to the latest version of Paprika, otherwise this new importer will not be available in the app.
- Log into Pepperplate.com and download your recipe data by going to Profile -> Export Recipe Data. This should give you a .zip file containing all of your recipes as .txt files inside.
Once you have retrieved your .zip file you can import this file into Paprika.
(If you are using Safari to download this zip file, depending on your Safari preferences it may attempt to automatically extract the downloaded file and then move it into the Trash. Since you actually need to import this zip file, you will have to either pull it out of the Trash, or download it using a different web browser that doesn't automatically extract the download.)
Windows/Mac:
- In Paprika, go to File -> Import and select the .zip file for import.
Android/iOS:
- You will need to transfer the .zip file to your device so it can be opened by Paprika. (On iOS this can be done using iTunes or Finder. You can also copy the file into iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.)
- Then go to Paprika's Settings -> Import Recipes and select the .zip file for import.
Note: Now that Pepperplate has added a .zip file export option to their website, we generally recommend using the above instructions to import the .zip file as it is much easier than manually retrieving the .db file for import.
How to import Pepperplate .db files into Paprika:
Support for importing Pepperplate .db files has been added as of iOS version 3.4.2, macOS version 3.4.0, Android version 3.1.3, and Windows version 3.0.13.
- To retrieve your Pepperplate database file you will need access to a Windows computer. If you don't have access to a Windows computer then follow the above instructions instead.
- Open the Microsoft Store app on your computer, and then search for and install the Pepperplate app.
- Open Pepperplate and login to your account. Let the app sync until all of your recipes have been downloaded.
- Open File Explorer and navigate to: C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Packages\Pepperplate.RecipeMenuCookingPlanner_cs1tv1brcfn9t\LocalState\. (The Pepperplate folder name may vary slightly. If you are unable to find the AppData folder under your user data directory, it may be hidden. You will need to set your view options in Windows Explorer to show hidden files and folders first.)
- Locate recipes_2.db. This is the Pepperplate database file.
Once you have retrieved your .db file from Pepperplate you can import this file into Paprika.
Windows/Mac:
- In Paprika, go to File -> Import and select the .db file for import.
Android/iOS:
- You will need to transfer the .db file to your device so it can be opened by Paprika. (On iOS this can be done using iTunes or Finder. You can also copy the file into iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.)
- Then go to Paprika's Settings -> Import Recipes and select the .db file for import.