# Importing Scripts

Bring TXT or RTF scripts into Teleprompter from the file picker or iOS Share Sheet, with format requirements and recovery steps.

Source: https://teleprompterfocus.com/docs/importing-scripts/

Updated: 2026-11-04

QUICK ANSWER

## How do I import a script?

Open Scripts → Import → Import file and choose a TXT or RTF document. Review the preview and tap Import, or share supported text or a document to Teleprompter from another app.

## What can I import?

Teleprompter accepts **TXT** plain-text files and **RTF** rich-text files. Use RTF to retain formatting such as bold, underline, fonts and colours. PDF, DOC and DOCX files are not supported directly: export a TXT or RTF copy, or copy the text into [a new script](https://teleprompterfocus.com/docs/scripts/).

## Import a file inside the app

1.  Open **Scripts → Import → Import file**.
2.  Choose a TXT or RTF document in the iOS file picker. Download a cloud file first if it is unavailable offline.
3.  Review the title, character count and body in **Import Script**.
4.  Tap **Import** to save it, or **Cancel** to leave without importing.
5.  Open the saved script and choose **Record with this script**.

The picker accepts files smaller than 10 MB. That file-size limit is separate from the [free recording character limit](https://teleprompterfocus.com/docs/subscription/).

## Import from another app

1.  In Files, Mail or another app, share a TXT or RTF document. Apps that share plain text can also send text.
2.  Choose **Teleprompter** in the iOS Share Sheet. If needed, look under **More** in the app row.
3.  Review the script preview and tap **Import to Teleprompter Focus**.
4.  Return to Teleprompter and open **Scripts** to find the imported script.

The share extension confirms the import within the source app; it does not need to open the main app immediately.

## Bring a script from a Mac

AirDrop a TXT or RTF document to your iPhone. Once it is accessible in Files, use the in-app **Import file** picker, or share the file to Teleprompter. Keep the original on your Mac as a separate copy.

## Dropbox, Drive and Word guides

The provider buttons under **How to import from another app · Guides** explain sharing from those services. They do not sign in to your account or sync documents. Export a supported file from the provider, then import it through Files or the Share Sheet.

## Check imported formatting

RTF carries rich text; TXT does not. Review the preview before confirming and use **Edit** afterwards to adjust the script. The prompter also applies its own readability tuning, so check the camera display before recording.

## If an import does not work

-   **Teleprompter is missing from Share:** check that you are sharing text or a TXT/RTF document rather than a link or unsupported file. Try the in-app file picker.
-   **The file cannot be read:** download it locally, verify its format and try exporting a fresh copy. Renaming a DOCX extension to TXT does not convert the document.
-   **The file is too large:** use a file smaller than 10 MB for the native picker, or split the writing into separate documents.
-   **Import succeeds but recording is blocked:** check the script character count and your free-tier or subscription status.