👋 Welcome to Scriptation

• What is Scriptation?

  Scriptation is the Emmy Award-winning PDF annotation app for film, TV, and video production — mark up scripts, transfer notes between revisions, and more.Popular

• Is Scriptation available for Mac?

  Yes — Scriptation is available on macOS through the Mac App Store. One Industry Pro subscription covers all your Apple devices (iPad, iPhone, and Mac).Some readers

• Can I use Scriptation to write scripts?

  No — Scriptation isn't a screenwriting app. It's a suite of tools for marking up, annotating, organizing notes, and breaking down scripts for productionFew readers

• Where can I find Scriptation tutorials and classes?

  Scriptation offers free video tutorials on YouTube and paid Pro Series classes taught by Emmy®-winning directors. Here's where to find each.Few readers

• What hardware does Scriptation work best with?

  Our recommended iPads, Apple Pencils, and on-set accessories for getting the most out of Scriptation.Few readers

• In-App Notifications... what are they and where can I find them?

  Find Scriptation's Notification Center — your in-app hub for new release announcements, feature updates, events, surveys, and community spotlights.Few readers

• Are there any Scriptation best practices?

  Ten recommended practices for using Scriptation safely and getting the best performance from the app — including how to enable automatic updates.Few readers

• How do I sign in to my Scriptation account?

  Sign in to your Scriptation account using Apple SSO — required for AI Voices and recommended for everyone.Few readers

🧭 The Scriptation Interface

• An Overview of the Top Toolbar

  A tour of Scriptation's Top Toolbar — File Browser, Centered Tools, File Action Tools, and the Menu.Some readers

• An Overview of the Annotation Toolbar

  Mark up your script with Scriptation's Annotation Toolbar — pens, highlights, stamps, text, shapes, and more. A tour of every tool and what it does.Popular

• An Overview of the Settings Menu

  A complete tour of Scriptation's Settings modal — every tab, every option, and where to find them.Few readers

• How to Hide/Find the Top Toolbar

  Maximize your workspace by hiding the Top Toolbar — tap any empty area of the page to toggle it on or off.Few readers

• How to Hide/Find the Annotation Toolbar

  Hide or show Scriptation's Annotation Toolbar by tapping the Annotate icon on the Top Toolbar — plus how to find tools you can't see.Few readers

• How do I search for a word or phrase?

  Search for keywords or phrases inside your script text and annotations from Scriptation's three-dot menu (⋯) at the top-right of the screenFew readers

• More Icons and Customizing the Top Toolbar

  Customize Scriptation's Top Toolbar from Settings → Toolbars — pick up to 5 Centered Tools and up to 3 File Action Tools, and find the rest in the Menu.Few readers

• How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Scriptation?

  Speed up your workflow with an external keyboard. Press and hold Command (⌘) to see a list of every shortcut available in the current screen.Few readers

• How do I hide the Tutorials links?

  Hide the Tutorials toolbar in three taps from the Settings → General → Hide tutorials toggle.Few readers

• Can Scriptation be open in multiple windows?

  Scriptation doesn't currently support multiple windows, but iPad Multitasking with Split View lets you view a second copy of your file in the native Files app.Few readers

• How do I view a list of my Annotations?

  The Outline gives you a fully searchable list of every annotation in your script, so you can find, reorder, and delete notes from one place.Few readers

• What are Bookmarks and how can I use them?

  Bookmark script pages to jump back to key scenes fast, then manage, reorder, rename, and transfer them from the Outline window.Few readers

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📁 Files & Importing

• Importing and Opening Scripts in Scriptation

  Import PDF scripts into Scriptation from email, Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive — on iPad, iPhone, or Mac.Popular

• Where are my files stored? (iPad, iPhone)

  Scriptation stores files locally by default in its "On my iPad/iPhone" directory. You can also connect Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive for cloud storage.Few readers

• How do I save my files?

  Scriptation auto-saves on iPad and iPhone. On Mac, save manually with CMD + S or turn on Save-on-Close to save automatically when you close a document.Some readers

• Importing and Converting Images to PDF in Scriptation

  Scriptation can import JPG and PNG images and automatically convert them to fully annotatable PDFs. Here's how on iPad, iPhone, and Mac.Few readers

• I'm not able to import a script from my mail app on my iPad or iPhone

  If a PDF attachment won't open in Scriptation from Apple Mail, Gmail, or Outlook, download the file fully, update Scriptation, or use the iOS Share sheet to send it to Scriptation.Few readers

• How should my script be formatted?

  Scriptation is optimized for industry-standard TV, film, and theatrical script formatting. Here are the specs and templates to follow.Few readers

• Does Scriptation work offline without a Wifi or Data connection?

  Yes — Scriptation is fully functional offline once files are downloaded to your device. Here's how local and cloud-stored files behave without internet.Few readers

• How does Scriptation handle watermarks?

  Scriptation works with watermarked scripts as long as the watermark is a vector image and the PDF isn't flattened. Here's what makes a watermark "Scriptation-friendly," and what to do if a PDF won't take annotations.Few readers