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.

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.

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.