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 Used
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Make%20into%20icon
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Make%20into%20icon
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Make into icon”
end tell
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