How do I sync with iCloud cloud storage?

Sync Scriptation files across your iPad, iPhone, and Mac through your existing iCloud account — no extra sign-in required, since you're already logged in via your Apple ID. Cloud Storage is an Industry Pro feature.

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

⚠️ HEADS UP: Only files inside the Scriptation subfolder in iCloud Drive sync across your devices. Files stored in On My iPad, On My iPhone, or elsewhere on your Mac (Desktop, Downloads, etc.) only exist on that one device. Move them into iCloud's Scriptation folder to sync.

iPad / iPhone setup

Tap the File Browser on the Top Toolbar:

Under Connections, tap iCloud. You're already logged in via your Apple ID — if you're not sure which Apple ID that is, open the Apple Settings app to check.

Move or copy your local files into iCloud. This creates automatic backups in case anything happens to your device. Move is limited to single files; use Copy to relocate multiple files or folders.

Mac setup

Click the three-bar icon at the upper left of the screen to open the File Browser;
Click Select File…

A Finder window opens. Navigate to iCloud → Scriptation to access the Scriptation documents stored in your iCloud account:

📝 NOTE: If you're prompted to sign in to a "Scriptation account," that's a separate, optional feature tied to AI Voices — it isn't required for iCloud file syncing. See How do I sign in to my Scriptation account? for details.

Free up device space with Remove local file

If your iCloud folder holds a lot of scripts, you can remove the local copy of a file without deleting the cloud original — freeing device storage while keeping the file safe in iCloud.

In the File Browser, find the file inside your iCloud folder, tap the ⋯ menu, and choose Remove local file. Tap the file again anytime to pull it back down.

⚠️ HEADS UP: Remove local file is not the same as Delete. Remove local file frees device storage while keeping the file in iCloud. Delete removes the file from both your device and iCloud.

✅ TIP: Although iCloud works well, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive offer version-controlled saving — a new restorable copy after every save — which iCloud doesn't. Worth considering for backup-heavy workflows.

What's Next

My iCloud isn't syncing properly
How often do files upload / sync to cloud?
Moving or copying your files to the cloud

Updated on: 09/09/2026

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