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How do I make a copy of a file?

To make a copy of a script, use the File Browser's three-dot menu on iPad or iPhone, or File → Save As on Mac.


iPad / iPhone


  1. Tap the three-bar File Browser icon at the upper left of the screen:



  1. Tap the three-dot icon next to the file name:



  1. Tap Copy:



  1. Choose the location for the new file. If you tap Select, the file will be saved to your "On my iPad" (or iPhone) folder:



  1. Give the new file a different name:



The copy of the script appears in the File Browser:



Mac


On Mac, open the script and go to File → Save As. Rename the file or save it to another location:



✅ TIP: Need to copy multiple files at once? See How to move or copy multiple files and folders.


What's Next


How to move or copy multiple files and folders

How do I rename my file?

Moving or copying local iPad files to the cloud

Updated on: 16/06/2026

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