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Take Photo icon
iOS 26

Take Photo

Opens the iPhone or iPad camera to let you take a photo using the rear lens.

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What this shortcut does

Works with

Camera icon

Camera

14 shortcuts

Before you start

Required apps

  • Camera
  • Shortcuts

Set up your shortcut

01. Open in Shortcuts Library

Review the details and select Install.

02. Review in Apple Shortcuts

Check the actions and permissions, then add the shortcut.

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