shortcut to share a file by email

Hi, I would like to create a shortcut on Mac. I would like to select a downloaded file from the downloads folder and share it by email to a specific named recipient. Either from the share options or from the quick actions options. I can't figure out how to do this!

Mac mini, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 17, 2025 10:05 AM

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Nov 17, 2025 10:43 AM in response to reshmakuks

Hi, in your shortcut, tap ⓘ and choose Show in Share Sheet. Then, filter the Receive action to only accept files and add a Send Email action. The action will automatically pick up the shortcut input (the file to send). In the Send Emsil action, set the Subject, your recipient and turn off Show Compose Sheet.


Your shortcut should look like this:



shortcut to share a file by email

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