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# How do I import a layer file I received?

Received a **Scriptation Layer File (.slf)** from a collaborator? Open it in Scriptation and pick the target script — the Layer drops onto your copy intact, with all of its notes ready to toggle on and off.

|| 📝 NOTE: This video shows a slightly older user interface, but the instructions are still accurate.
${frame}[Layers](https://www.loom.com/embed/76325183a36e48988e5d4e5e658c0af1)

[Layers](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-are-layers-and-how-do-i-use-them-1ozes9v/) is one of Scriptation's most popular features — it lets you organize annotations into separate overlays that can be toggled on and off, and shared with collaborators.

### Importing on iPad / iPhone

When you receive a .slf file by email, AirDrop, or messaging, tap the attachment to open it:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/1email2_1dbc4b2.jpg =700x307)

Tap the **Open** icon, then tap **Scriptation**:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/imgafbc0e0f55b6-1_1q14601.jpeg =700x214)

|| 📝 NOTE: Don't see **Scriptation** as an option? Swipe right and tap **More** to find Scriptation in the complete list of apps, or add Scriptation as an iOS [Favorite App](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/making-scriptation-an-ios-favorite-app-22320h/) so it appears every time.

Scriptation will prompt you to **select the file** to import the Layer into. The matching file is highlighted in yellow:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/importlayerto_plcz14.jpeg =700x575)

That's it! The Layer is imported. Toggle it on or off in the [Layers Menu](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-showhide-layers-2kqnpb/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/5complete_qloa65.jpeg =250x126)

### Importing on Mac

1. In Scriptation, open the script that will receive the imported Layer;
2. From the email containing the .slf file, **download** the attachment:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download_zsu1hj.jpg =700x302)

3. In your download location, **two-finger click** the .slf file → **Open With** → **Scriptation**;
4. Scriptation prompts you to **select the file** to import the Layer into:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/macimportlayer_vpmj0m.jpg =700x635)

That's it! The Layer is imported. Toggle it on or off in the [Layers Menu](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-showhide-layers-2kqnpb/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/complete_8c6m8d.jpg =400x154)

# What's Next

[How to Show/Hide Layers](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-showhide-layers-2kqnpb/)
[Can I send a Layer as a PDF?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/can-i-send-a-layer-as-a-pdf-65q8kl/)
[What are Live Layers, and how do I get set up?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-are-live-layers-and-how-do-i-get-set-up-1fowibn/)