Does Scriptation work offline without a Wifi or Data connection?
NOTE: This video shows a slightly older user interface but the instructions are still accurate.
Scriptation is built for both studio and location production and there may be times when internet access isn't available. Scriptation is fully functional without WiFi or a data connection; there are two different scenarios for offline work, depending on how you store your files.
Local Files
If files are stored On my iPad / iPhone, they are local to your device. Internet access isn't necessary for you to be able to work on these files.
Online Files
Every time you open a script from one of the Cloud providers in Scriptation, a local copy is also saved to your device. As you make annotations, they're saved locally.
You always know when a file is saved locally because the cloud icon turns into a preview image of your PDF.
TIP: If you're working across multiple devices, make sure the latest version of your file has been opened on your device while you still have internet access.
Any time your device is offline, you'll see the "No internet connection" message in the Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive folders.
NOTE: iCloud does not display this message.
Once your device is back online, Scriptation will automatically upload to the cloud the most recent version of any edited files.
IMPORTANT: We strongly advise against using iCloud while traveling. The sync protocols are controlled by Apple and are less reliable when internet connectivity is limited or inconsistent. We recommend Dropbox instead.
How do I avoid conflicted copies with multiple devices of my own?
How do I save my files?
How to Share Layers with Export
Scriptation is built for both studio and location production and there may be times when internet access isn't available. Scriptation is fully functional without WiFi or a data connection; there are two different scenarios for offline work, depending on how you store your files.
Local Files
If files are stored On my iPad / iPhone, they are local to your device. Internet access isn't necessary for you to be able to work on these files.
Online Files
Every time you open a script from one of the Cloud providers in Scriptation, a local copy is also saved to your device. As you make annotations, they're saved locally.
You always know when a file is saved locally because the cloud icon turns into a preview image of your PDF.
TIP: If you're working across multiple devices, make sure the latest version of your file has been opened on your device while you still have internet access.
Any time your device is offline, you'll see the "No internet connection" message in the Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive folders.
NOTE: iCloud does not display this message.
Once your device is back online, Scriptation will automatically upload to the cloud the most recent version of any edited files.
IMPORTANT: We strongly advise against using iCloud while traveling. The sync protocols are controlled by Apple and are less reliable when internet connectivity is limited or inconsistent. We recommend Dropbox instead.
What's Next
How do I avoid conflicted copies with multiple devices of my own?
How do I save my files?
How to Share Layers with Export
Updated on: 09/04/2025
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