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I can't Import Screenshots or Images using the Photo Annotation Tool. Help!

If a screenshot or image doesn't appear when you use the Photo tool, re-save it in the Photos app (add a Markup or make a quick edit), then try again. A freshly taken screenshot sometimes doesn't show in the photo picker until it's been re-saved.

📝 NOTE: You don't need to grant Scriptation upfront access to your full Photo Library. When you tap the Photo tool, an iOS photo picker appears and you pick the photos you want. Scriptation only sees the photos you select.

Workaround 1: Re-save the screenshot

The fastest fix:

Add a Markup to it. Open the screenshot in Photos, tap Edit, tap the Markup icon, then tap Done. This re-saves the file in a way the photo picker can see immediately.
Or do a quick edit. Crop, rotate, or apply a filter and save — same effect.

Re-open Scriptation, tap the Photo tool on the Annotation Toolbar, and the screenshot should now appear in the picker.

Workaround 2: Force-quit and try again

If the picker isn't showing recent photos at all, the picker itself may be glitching. Force-quit Scriptation (swipe up from the App Switcher), reopen the app, and try the Photo tool again.

Workaround 3: Make sure Scriptation is up to date

Open the App Store and install any available Scriptation update.

✅ TIP: Photos taken with Scriptation's in-app camera are saved to your script, not your Photo Library. See Camera photos aren't saving to Photo Library.

Still stuck?

If none of the workarounds resolve it, contact us via the Send us an email button at the bottom of this page. Include your iOS version and Scriptation version.

What's Next

How do I insert photos into my script?
Can I insert multiple photos at a time on iOS?
Camera photos aren't saving to Photo Library. Help!

Updated on: 15/10/2026

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