Import your recipes from Mela.
Move every Mela recipe over — inline photos, sections and source links preserved.
How to import from Mela
- 1Open Mela on your Mac / iPad / iPhone.
- 2Tap the ⋯ menu → Export.
- 3Choose Mela Recipe (.melarecipes) and share it to Files.
- 4Final step: Come back to this page and click "Upload your file" on the right (or below on mobile). Pick the file you just exported and we'll parse every recipe automatically.
Frequently asked
Is the import free?
Yes. Importing recipes is always free — even for anonymous visitors. You only need an account to save what you import to your permanent cookbook shelf.
Will my Mela photos come with me?
Yes. Where photos are embedded (Paprika, Mela, Recipe Keeper, Cookmate, Evernote) we extract them from the file. Where they're linked via URL, we fetch and rehost them to our own storage so they never break — even if the source site goes down.
How does deduplication work?
Every import compares title + first ingredient against your existing recipes in the target cookbook. Exact matches are skipped. We show you the skip count when the import finishes so you can spot anything unexpected.
How big an import can I do?
Files up to 50 MB and URL batches up to 500 at a time. That's typically enough for a decade of home cooking. Need more? Contact us at contactus@recipefiler.com.
Coming from another app? See our full supported formats list →
