If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Photos%20Recents
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Photos%20Recents
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Photos Recents”
end tell
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Crop the subject out
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Share my photos
Prompts you to pick between Recents, Portraits, Selfies, and Panoramas to send via the Share sheet.
Save this week’s photos
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Works well from the Shortcuts widget or using Siri when you want to set up a new Automation.
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