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# How do I import scripts into Scriptation?

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

${frame}[Import on iPad/iPhone](https://www.loom.com/embed/aee064f116914a01a3a45796b698649b)

|| 📝 NOTE: Scriptation can only open PDF files. If you're using a standard screenwriting program such as Final Draft or Writer Duet, save or export the script as a PDF — that's the file you'll be bringing into Scriptation.

### Import on iPad / iPhone

1. Open the **PDF** from its current location;
2. Tap the **Share** icon at the top right;

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1. Tap **Import from Scriptation** from the actions list, or select **Scriptation **from the list of favorite apps.

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| ✅ TIP: If you don't see Scriptation in the row of favorites, follow the instructions in [How so I make Scriptation an iOS "Favorite" App?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-so-i-make-scriptation-an-ios-favorite-app-22320h/)

From the Import screen, you can navigate within your [Cloud](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-sync-files-across-devices-with-cloud-storage-rj94v/) or local folders. Once you've landed on the intended destination, tap **Select**.

|| 📝 NOTE: Cloud storage is a [Scriptation Industry Pro](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-scriptation-industry-pro-1jfjecg/) feature.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/import-to_95s5a3.png)

||| ⚠️ DON'T FORGET: If your scripts are saved locally (i.e., On My iPad), you won't be able to access them on other devices.

### Import on Mac

On Mac, all of your files and folders are visible after clicking **Select File** from the Scriptation for Mac home screen. You can also drag and drop the file into the **Drop File Here** area.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/drag-file_1y80hwq.png)

As with any Mac application, **File → Open** (or **⌘ + O**) opens a regular macOS Open window, where you can navigate to the folder containing your file.

###### Open a PDF in Scriptation by right-clicking

To open a file directly from your download, desktop, cloud storage, or any other folder, **right-click** the file (or **tap with two fingers** on the trackpad) and select **Open With…** → **Scriptation**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-4-50_5f1ew8.png)

If Scriptation doesn't appear as an option, click **Other** to select Scriptation from your complete list of applications.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-5-50_j62mk4.png)

###### Setting PDF files to open in Scriptation by default

Click **Other** (shown above), choose Scriptation, and then select the **Always Open With** box. Now all PDF files will automatically open in Scriptation.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-6-50_1nj7wc9.png)

# What's Next

[How to sync files across devices with Cloud Storage](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-sync-files-across-devices-with-cloud-storage-rj94v/)
[Moving or copying your files to the cloud](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/moving-or-copying-your-files-to-the-cloud-1i061ug/)
[How do I create, delete, and rename folders?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-create-delete-and-rename-folders-x8gux1/)