Import a Document

You can import a pre-written document into Teleprompter Pro to use as your script in the Teleprompter.

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Document Format and Filetypes

Before you can import your document into Teleprompter Pro, you should check it’s formatted correctly and saved as a compatible filetype.

Compatible Filetypes

Teleprompter Pro can import documents saved as the following filetypes:

• Microsoft Word (.docx) iPhone and iPad Only
• Plain Text (.txt)
• Rich Text (.rtf)
• PDF (.pdf) (document must be formatted correctly)

If you’re using a service like Google Docs, use the export options to create a Microsoft Word or other compatible version of your document.

Our Recommendation

For the best results, we recommend saving your document as a plain text (.txt) file.

PDF Scripts

To import a PDF into Teleprompter Pro, the document must contain text in order to create your script.

When importing PDFs, it’s important to know that not all PDFs contain extractable text. Some PDFs may look like they have text but are actually made up of complex images or other formats that don’t allow text extraction, making it impossible for any program to read the text directly, including Teleprompter Pro.

In some cases, your PDF may be deliberately formatted to prevent text extraction in this way, such as watermarked screenplays.

See our Importing PDF Files guide →

If you’re unsure, try to source an alternative format for your document.

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Get Your Document onto Your Device

Before you can import your document into Teleprompter Pro, you’ll need to move a copy of your document onto your device.

If you’re going to be importing multiple documents, consider using a file sharing service which allows you to easily move lots of documents at any time you need.

File Sharing

Use a file sharing service like Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud Drive which are available for free. A file sharing service allows you to save documents in the cloud on your account, and access them from other devices including iOS, iPad and Mac. Teleprompter Pro can import directly from almost any file sharing service.

Send Your Document

To quickly get your document onto your device, you can simply send it by AirDrop, as an email attachment, or as a message such as WhatsApp or iMessage, to your device.

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Import a Document

You can import your document by browsing the documents that are saved onto your device, or by sharing your document directly from another app.

Browse Your Documents

To import a document by browsing the documents on your device:

1. Go to My Scripts in Teleprompter Pro
2. Tap the + button
3. Select Import Document
4. Use the file browser to locate your document
5. Select your document

If you’re unable to locate your document, remember to enable locations in the file browser where your document might be saved.

Share Directly from Another App

To import a document by sharing directly from another app:

1. Open the app where you have your document, such as Word or Mail

   

2. Find and open your document

3. If necessary, export your document in a compatible format. You’ll need your document to be saved as one of the compatible filetypes.

4. Find the Share icon to share the document

5. Select Teleprompter from the available destinations

   

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Enable Locations in the File Browser

By default, 3rd party locations like Google Drive, Dropbox and others are hidden from the file browser on your device.

To enable locations in the file browser:

1. Open the Files app on your device.

2. Navigate to Browse to see your Locations list

3. Tap the menu and select Edit:

   

   … Then enable your locations, for example, Drive:

   

4. Navigate to find your documents in your new locations