It's easier than you think
Open a Loomboard.
Four taps, done.
Someone sent you a .loomboard file and you're not sure what to do next? Relax — getting it into Loom takes less than 30 seconds. Here's how.
Find your file
Wherever it landed — your Files app, a Messages thread, an email — just track down that .loomboard file. It'll have the Loom icon next to it so you'll spot it straight away. No hunting required.
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Tap the Share button
Give the file a tap to select it, then hit the Share button — it's that little box with the arrow pointing upward. You'll find it at the bottom of your screen or in the toolbar. Go on, give it a tap.
📌 Long-press the file first if tapping it tries to preview itFind Loom and tap it
The share sheet pops up with a row of app icons. Scroll along until you see Loom — the dark icon with the "L" — and give it a tap. If you don't see it right away, just scroll right and it'll be there waiting for you.
🔍 Can't find Loom? Scroll the app row or tap "More" to find itWatch the magic happen
Loom opens automatically and your board starts importing right away — photos, text, scribbles, everything exactly as it was made. No extra steps, no sign-in hoops. Just your board, fully intact, ready to enjoy or edit to your heart's content.
🎉 That's it! Your board is now in your libraryImporting board…
summer-palette.loomboard
Good to know
A few handy things
worth knowing.
Not that you'll need much help — but just in case.
Signed & trusted
Every .loomboard file carries a cryptographic signature from its creator. Loom verifies it automatically on import — so you always know it's the real deal, untampered.
It syncs to iCloud
Once imported, the board slots right into your iCloud library. It'll show up on all your other Loom devices within moments — no extra steps needed.
AirDrop works a treat
If someone nearby wants to share a board with you, AirDrop is the quickest way. Accept the file, then follow the same steps above — it's seamless.
It lives in your library
After import, you'll find the board sitting right alongside all your other boards. You can rename it, organise it into a group, or dive straight in and start editing.
Fully editable
A received board isn't read-only — it's yours to play with. Move things around, add new photos, scribble over it — the whole canvas is open for business.
Got stuck?
If Loom doesn't appear in the share sheet, make sure you've downloaded it from the App Store. Then try again — it should pop right up once installed.