With Drag and Drop, you can pick up images and text from another app and drop them straight into Scriptation to create a new annotation.

Here's how it works. Tap and hold an image or text, and — without lifting that finger — use a second finger to open Scriptation. In this example, we're dragging an image:

Release your finger to drop the image or text into Scriptation as a new annotation. All possible destinations are shown with a green +.

You can also use Drag and Drop while multitasking. Here, we're dragging text to create a Text Box:

Once inserted, adjust it with the Style Palette, or create Saved Annotations as needed.

What's Next

Can I insert multiple photos at a time on iOS?
How do I insert an image from another app?
How do I use multitasking and Split View on iPad?

Updated on: 15/10/2026