Importing and Opening Scripts in Scriptation

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

📝 NOTE: Scriptation can only open PDF files. If you're using a standard screenwriting program such as Final Draft or Writer Duet, save or export the script as a PDF — that's the file you'll be bringing into Scriptation.

Import on iPad / iPhone

Open the PDF from its current location, tap the Share icon at the top right, then tap Import from Scriptation. This Apple article shows how to edit the favorites row to add the Scriptation icon.

✅ TIP: If you don't see Scriptation in the row of favorites, swipe left and tap More. The full list of apps will be displayed; tap Scriptation. If you still don't see Scriptation, keep in mind that it will only appear for PDF files.

From the Import screen, you can navigate within your Cloud or local folders. Once you've landed on the intended destination, tap Select.

📝 NOTE: Cloud storage is a Scriptation Industry Pro feature.

⚠️ DON'T FORGET: If your scripts are saved locally (i.e., On My iPad), you won't be able to access them on other devices.

Import on Mac

On Mac, all of your files and folders are visible after clicking Select File from the Scriptation for Mac home screen. You can also drag and drop the file into the Drop File Here area.

As with any Mac application, File → Open (or ⌘ + O) opens a regular macOS Open window, where you can navigate to the folder containing your file.

Open a PDF in Scriptation by right-clicking

To open a file directly from your download, desktop, cloud storage, or any other folder, right-click the file (or tap with two fingers on the trackpad) and select Open With… → Scriptation.

If Scriptation doesn't appear as an option, click Other to select Scriptation from your complete list of applications.

Setting PDF files to open in Scriptation by default

Click Other (shown above), choose Scriptation, and then select the Always Open With box. Now all PDF files will automatically open in Scriptation.

What's Next

How to sync files across devices with Cloud Storage

Moving or copying your files to the cloud

How do I create, delete, and rename folders?

Updated on: 16/05/2026

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