If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Make into icon
Takes an image from input and masks it in an app icon shape.
Actions
Find Photos
Searches for the photos in your library that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, and limiting the number passed as a result.
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Mask Image
Applies a mask to each image passed into the action. For example, you can cut images into a rounded rectangle, ellipse or icon shape, or provide a custom alpha mask.
Save to Photo Album
Adds the photos and video passed as input to the specified photo album. This action is required if you want images, photos, or videos in Shortcuts to be saved into the Photos app.
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Stack vertically
Takes two photos and combines them on top of each other with 150px in between.
Open One Year Ago in Photos
Opens the Photos collection that shows you media from One Year Ago.
Resize and rename PNG
Takes PNGs from input, resizes them to 2048px wide, appends a number for each image found, and asks you where to save it in Files.
Open Photos Recents
Opens the “Recents” collection in Photos, which shows photos and videos, plus imported graphics that don’t appear in the main Library view.
Share my photos
Prompts you to pick between Recents, Portraits, Selfies, and Panoramas to send via the Share sheet.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Make%20into%20icon
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Make%20into%20icon
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Make into icon”
end tell
More From The Library
Open Slo-Mo Mode
Opens the Slo-Mo mode in the Camera app – mine is set to 1080p 240 fps.
Show the Shortcuts Archive on MacStories
Opens the Shortcuts Archive page on the MacStories website where the team hosts over 300 shortcuts freely available to download.
Read about Apple
Presents a menu of options for opening into Apple, HomeKit, or Apps stories in the News app.
Open Home Screen settings
Opens the deep link in Settings to the Home Screen and App Library customizations.
Open sports in the TV app
Presents a menu of Sports sections available in the TV app, include overall Sports, plus MLS Season Pass and Major League Baseball, as well a dedicated section for your favorite home team.
Show Apple Cash
Opens the Wallet app to the Apple Cash “card” where you can see your balance send or request money, or see past transactions.
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