How do I save my files?

Saving every single note on your script is important. Here's how saving works.

iPad / iPhone

On iOS, Scriptation automatically does a Quick Save after every single annotation. This saves all of your notes if you have to exit the app right after making an annotation, or in the unlikely event of a crash.

✅ TIP: Want to see the Quick Save in action? Make an annotation and quickly close the app — when you re-open it, the annotation will be there.

Scriptation also automatically does a Full Save:

When you switch tabs;
When you close the document.

The Full Save also compresses the document's size, optimizing for memory performance.

📝 NOTE: When you first install Scriptation, the default setting is for your documents to be stored locally on your device. For Industry Pro users, it's easy to save to a cloud service so a backup always lives in the cloud.

✅ TIP: Wondering how your notes sync with cloud providers? See How often are files uploaded to the cloud?.

Mac

On a Mac, Scriptation documents must be saved manually, just like any other desktop application. From the menu bar, click File → Save, or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + S.

Save-on-Close (Recommended)

Scriptation can also automatically save documents when you close them. It's on by default and we recommend leaving it that way. To check or change the setting:

In Scriptation 6.0 and later — tap the three-dot menu (⋯) at the top-right, select Settings, and look for the Save-on-Close option in the General tab;
In Scriptation 5.1.16 and earlier — click the three-line icon (☰) at the upper-left of the screen to open the File Browser, then click Settings at the bottom-left of that panel.

📝 NOTE: On macOS, Scriptation also performs Quick Saves to a non-accessible temporary system file, which can recover your notes in the unlikely event of a crash. However, you must save all files manually.

What's Next

Moving or copying your files to the cloud

Where are my files stored?

How often are files uploaded to the cloud?

Updated on: 29/05/2026

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