Scriptation for Mac doesn't store files within the app — your files live on your hard drive or in the cloud service that the files are being opened from. Through Scriptation, you simply gain access to files from wherever they're already stored.

For example:

• If the file was opened from Downloads, when you save in Scriptation, the file is still in Downloads.
• If the file was opened from Dropbox, when you save in Scriptation, the file is still in Dropbox.

Opening files

To open files in Scriptation, click Select File.

From the Mac File Finder window, navigate to the appropriate folder.

For Cloud users, iCloud automatically has a folder in Finder with a dedicated Scriptation sub-folder. For Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, you'll need to download their apps to have them appear on this list. See Where are my cloud storage folders on Mac?

With your PDF file selected, click Open.

Moving, copying, or deleting files

Managing files and folders on Mac is done through the macOS Finder, in the appropriate hard drive folder or cloud folder.

Recent Files list

Once a file has been opened, it appears in the Recent Files list. Files aren't being stored in that directory — Recent Files is simply a shortcut to access the file at its actual location.

Clicking Remove removes the file from the Recent Files list. To delete the file, you'll need to delete it from its saved location.

Favorite Folders

If you use a certain folder regularly, you can add it to the Favorite Folders section. Click Add and select the folder to keep it in Scriptation's File Browser permanently. For details, see How do I use Favorite Folders on Mac?.

What's Next

Welcome to Scriptation for Mac

Where are my cloud storage folders on Mac?

How do I use Favorite Folders on Mac?

How do I open files in Scriptation for Mac?

Updated on: 24/06/2026