How to organize your scripts, call sheets, schedules, and production documents into folders.

NOTE: This video shows a slightly older user interface but the instructions are still accurate.

Mac Users: To learn more about folders on a Mac, click here.

To create Scriptation folders on your iPad or iPhone, tap the three-bar File Browser icon at the upper left of the screen:

Creating a New Folder

Tap the three-dot icon at the upper right of the panel:


Tap New Folder:


TIP: Industry Pro users who have connected cloud accounts will be able to manage folders within those cloud accounts. Select a connection before tapping the three-dot icon.

Type the folder name and press Save:



The new folder will be created in your File Browser:



NOTE that folders created in Scriptation will not be available in the Files app or any other file browsing app. They're only accessible through Scriptation.

Adding Subfolders

To add a subfolder:

Select the parent folder (in this example, "Episode 101");

Touch or click the three-dot icon at the upper right, as you did to create the "Production" folder;

Choose New Folder:

Name the folder and save it:


It'll be added as a subfolder:

Editing Folders

Tap the three-dot icon next to any folder and a menu with folder management options will be displayed:


Rename -- replace the current name of the folder. This can be done any time after the folder's created;
Move / Copy -- relocate or duplicate this folder in another folder; NOTE that Move is limited to single files. To relocate multiple files and folders use Copy;
Add to Favorites -- places a shortcut to this folder in the Favorites section of the File Browser:


Delete -- removes the folder from the File Browser. NOTE that any files in a deleted folder will also be deleted.

What's Next

How to sync files across devices with Cloud Storage
How do I transfer my notes?
What are Saved Annotations and how do I use them?

Updated on: 27/03/2025