Photos Actions
for Apple Shortcuts
Transform your iPhone photo workflow with 44 Photos actions for Shortcuts. Batch resize for Instagram, auto-organize screenshots, create photo collages, and process hundreds of images in seconds. Stop wasting time with manual edits-automate your entire photo library management.
Actions with Details (44)
Set Aperture
Photos
Sets the aperture of the photo to the specified value.
Apply Style
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Applies the specified style.
Set Saturation
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Sets the saturation of the photo to the specified value.
Copy Edits
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Copies edits of the specified photo.
Favorite Memories
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Favorites or unfavorites the specified memories.
Create Memory
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Opens Photos to create a memory movie.
Delete Albums
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Deletes the specified albums.
Delete Photos
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Deletes the specified photos.
Set Playback Speed
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Sets the specified playback speed.
Search Photos
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Searches photos with the provided query string.
Rename Person
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Renames the person with the specified name.
Rename Album
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Renames the album with the specified name.
Set Exposure
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Sets the exposure of the photo to the specified value.
Auto Enhance
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Enables or disables auto-enhancement of the specified photos.
Move to Personal Library
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Moves the specified photos to the Personal Library.
Rotate
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Rotates the photos in the specified direction.
Straighten
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Straightens the photo.
Set Warmth
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Set the warmth of the photo to the specified value.
Set Library View
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Sets the specified library view.
Open Memory
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Opens the specified memory.
Duplicate Photos
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Duplicates the specified photos.
Open Album
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Opens the specified album.
Portrait Mode
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Enables or disables Portrait mode for the photo.
Remove Photos From Album
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Removes the photos from the specified album.
Open Photo
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Opens the specified photo.
Favorite Photos
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Favorites or unfavorites the specified photos.
Hide People or Pets
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Hides the specified people or pets.
Create Album
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Creates an album with the specified name.
Open View
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Opens the specified view.
Save to Photos
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Adds the specified photos to the photo library.
Open Person
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Opens the specified person or pet.
Set Audio Mix
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Sets the specified audio mix.
Edit Photo
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Opens the specified photo to Edit.
Apply Filter
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Applies the specified filter.
Paste Edits
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Pastes edits to the specified photos.
Favorite People or Pets
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Favorites or unfavorites the specified people or pets.
Add Photos To Album
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Adds photos to the specified album.
Clean Up
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Opens the specified photo to Clean Up.
Markup
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Opens the photo to Markup.
Hide Photos
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Hides the specified photos.
Crop
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Opens the photo to Crop.
What You Can Automate with Photos
- Batch resize and convert dozens of photos to perfect Instagram dimensions (1080x1080) or website specs
- Auto-organize screenshots into a dedicated album so they stop cluttering your camera roll
- Create timestamped photo journals that automatically capture your day with location and weather data
- Generate photo collages, GIFs, or slideshows from your last vacation or recent camera roll images
- Instantly export and backup selected photos to Files, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive
- Smart-search your photo library by date range, location, album name, favorites, or recently deleted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I batch edit photos with Shortcuts on iPhone?
The 44 Photos actions let you select multiple photos at once, then apply bulk edits like resizing, format conversion (JPEG/PNG/HEIC), rotation, cropping, and watermarking. You can filter photos by date, album, favorites status, or location, extract EXIF metadata like camera settings and GPS coordinates, create albums, and save processed images anywhere. For advanced edits like color correction or filters, combine Shortcuts with third-party apps like Darkroom, Pixelmator, or VSCO.
How can I automatically organize screenshots into an album?
Create a shortcut that uses "Find Photos" and filter by "Screenshots" as the media type, then use "Add to Album" to move them into a dedicated "Screenshots" album. Run this shortcut manually when your camera roll gets cluttered, or set it as a time-based automation (like weekly on Sundays) to keep your photo library organized automatically without lifting a finger.
What's the fastest way to resize photos for Instagram?
Use "Select Photos" to pick your images, then "Resize Image" and enter 1080 for width (Instagram's optimal size). The shortcut will preserve aspect ratio and output perfectly-sized photos. Add "Convert Image" before resizing to change the format to JPEG (smaller file sizes) or keep as HEIC (better quality). Save the output to Files or share directly to Instagram. This takes seconds versus manually editing each photo.
Does resizing photos with Shortcuts remove EXIF data?
Some editing actions like "Resize Image" and "Convert Image" may strip EXIF metadata (date taken, location, camera settings) to reduce file size. To preserve this data, first use "Get Details of Images" to extract and store the EXIF information, then reapply it after editing. Alternatively, actions like "Add to Album" and "Set Name" preserve all original metadata automatically-use these when organization matters more than editing.
How do I quickly share my last few photos without opening Photos?
Create a shortcut with "Find Photos" set to "Sort by Date" and limit to the last 5-10 photos. Add "Choose from List" to preview thumbnails and select which ones to share. Then use "Share" for the system share sheet, or direct actions like "Send Message", "Send Email", or "AirDrop" for instant sharing. Add this shortcut to your home screen or widget for one-tap access-way faster than opening Photos, selecting, and sharing manually.
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