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How do I use Favorite Folders?

Favorite Folders are shortcuts to any local or cloud folder. Tap Add to Favorites from the File Browser to pin a folder to the top of your file list — perfect for the scripts and production documents you open most often.

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

When using Scriptation on iPad or iPhone, you can favorite any folder — including files stored on your device or in the cloud.

✅ TIP: Using a Mac? Learn more about Favorite Folders on Scriptation for Mac.

Creating a Favorite Folder

Tap the File Browser on the Top Menu:

Tap the ... next to the folder you want to favorite, then tap Add to Favorites:

The folder icon now shows a star, indicating it's a Favorite:

The folder also appears at the top of the File Browser — and on the Home Screen if you're on iPad:

Tips for using Favorite Folders

Order — Favorite Folders are listed in the order they were favorited. Most recent favorites appear at the top;
Rename — if a Favorite Folder is moved or renamed in its main directory, the shortcut needs to be recreated;
Multiple devices — Favorite Folder shortcuts are specific to each device. Favorites on iPad don't sync to iPhone, and vice versa.

Removing a Favorite Folder

To remove a Favorite Folder, tap the ... next to the favorite, then tap Remove.

📝 NOTE: Removing a Favorite does not delete the folder. To delete a folder and all of its file contents, navigate to its main directory, tap ..., then Delete.

What's Next

Favorite Folders on Scriptation for Mac

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Updated on: 16/06/2026

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