Scriptation stores files locally by default. You can also connect cloud storage services to access files across devices.
Default: On My iPad / iPhone
To access your files in Scriptation, tap the File Browser — the three-line icon at the top-left of the screen.
The default save-to location is Scriptation's On my iPad / iPhone directory.
📝 NOTE: Files saved in On my iPad / iPhone are accessible only through Scriptation's File Browser. They won't appear in the iOS Files app or any other file management program.
📝 NOTE: If you're looking for a specific file, check On My iPad / iPhone first — device-stored files only show up inside Scriptation, so they're easy to overlook. You can also check the Recent Files view, and if a file appears to be missing entirely, check the ⋯ menu in the File Browser for Recently deleted.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: The in-app search bar only searches filenames within the currently open folder — it does not search across all your folders or connections. If you can't find a file this way, it's faster to search directly within your cloud storage provider's own app or website, then follow that same folder path within Scriptation to locate the file there.
📝 NOTE: Mac users can learn more about file storage in How do I open files in Scriptation for Mac?.
Connecting to Cloud Storage
Scriptation has built-in support for Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, and OneDrive.
iCloud is part of the operating system and will already be set up. To add Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive:
- Open the File Browser;
- Tap Add Connection;
- Sign in to your account in the window that opens.
For more on moving local files to a cloud service, see Moving or copying your files to the cloud.
📝 NOTE: Because iCloud is Apple's native cloud storage solution, you can also manage your iCloud-connected Scriptation files directly from the iOS Files app: open Files, navigate to iCloud Drive, then select the Scriptation folder. This can be a useful workaround if you ever run into an issue managing those folders from within Scriptation itself.
Are Files Safe in Scriptation?
Keeping documents secure is our highest priority. For details on how Scriptation handles file security, see Are my files secure with Scriptation?.
What's Next
Moving or copying your files to the cloud
How often are files uploaded to the cloud?
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Updated on: 04/08/2026
