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PantryAI Help Center

Everything you need to know to use PantryAI

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

  1. 1.Sign up with Apple, Google, or Email
  2. 2.Take a photo of your pantry or fridge to add items instantly
  3. 3.Get AI-powered recipe suggestions based on what you have
  4. 4.Create meal plans and shopping lists automatically

Adding Items to Your Inventory

Take a Photo

The fastest way to add items. Just snap a photo of your pantry, fridge, or countertop.

How it works:

  • • Open PantryAI and tap the camera icon
  • • Point at your items (5-15 items per photo works best)
  • • Our AI identifies everything automatically
  • • Review and adjust if needed, then save

Scan Receipts

Add all your groceries at once by scanning your shopping receipt.

Steps:

  • • After shopping, tap "Scan Receipt"
  • • Place receipt on flat surface with good lighting
  • • Capture the receipt (scan in sections if long)
  • • All items, quantities, and prices are extracted

Importing Recipes

Save recipes from anywhere on the internet. PantryAI extracts all the details automatically.

Instagram posts & reels
Facebook posts & videos
YouTube videos
TikTok videos
Pinterest pins
Any website or blog

How to import:

  1. 1. Copy the link from any platform
  2. 2. In PantryAI, tap + → "Import from URL"
  3. 3. Paste the link
  4. 4. Recipe is extracted and saved automatically

AI-Powered Features

Generate Custom Recipes

Get personalized recipes based on what's in your pantry right now.

  • •Tap "Generate Recipe" from the Recipes tab
  • •Choose your preferences (cuisine, dietary restrictions, cooking time)
  • •AI creates recipes using only ingredients you have
  • •Save favorites to your recipe collection

Smart Recipe Suggestions

Daily recommendations based on:

  • • Items expiring soon
  • • Your cooking history
  • • Time of day and season
  • • Dietary preferences

Meal Planning

Weekly Meal Plans

Use Templates:

  • • Family-friendly meals
  • • Keto/Low-carb plans
  • • Budget meal plans
  • • Quick weeknight dinners
  • • Vegetarian/Vegan options

Or Create Your Own:

  • • Drag and drop recipes to each day
  • • Auto-generate shopping lists
  • • Share with family members
  • • Adjust serving sizes automatically

Pro tip: Set up your meal plan on Sunday, and PantryAI will remind you what to cook each day!

Family Sharing

Share with Your Household

Keep everyone in sync with shared lists and meal plans.

  • • Invite family members from Settings → Family
  • • Everyone sees the same inventory in real-time
  • • Shared shopping lists update instantly
  • • Assign items to specific people
  • • See who added or used items

Need more help? Contact our support team