I can 't use quick action -> remove background "The operation couldn’t be completed. (WFBackgroundShortcutRunnerErrorDomain error 8.)"

Hi tisanai,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you're receiving an error when using Quick Action. If this only happens with this particular file, it could be a corrupt file or just an issue with the file type. Also, this article has some helpful information regarding Quick Action workflows: Use Quick Action workflows on Mac.

"Create a Quick Action workflow

1. In the Automator app  on your Mac, choose File > New.
2. Select Quick Action, then click Choose.
3. Specify any of the following:

• Workflow receives current: The type of data used as input to the workflow. If you choose Automatic, Automator guesses the type of input you want to use in your workflow.
  • Note: Only Quick Actions that receive files as input are available in Finder windows.
  • Application: The app or apps you want to use to process your workflow. Each app must be open for the workflow to be available.
  • Input is: If the workflow receives input from URLs, addresses, phone numbers, dates, or email addresses, you can specify different input options.
  • Output replaces selected text: When the workflow receives input from Text or Rich Text, you can specify that the output replaces the selected text.
  • Image: An image for your Quick Action. You can select an image on your Mac or choose an image from the menu.
  • Color: A color for your Quick Action (visible in the Touch Bar only).

4. Add actions to your workflow.

5. To save your workflow, choose File > Save.

After you create a Quick Action, it automatically appears in the Action pop-up menu  at the top of a Finder window, at the bottom of the Finder window preview pane in Column or Gallery view, and in the Services menu. You can also access Quick Actions in the Touch Bar by adding a Quick Actions button."

Take care.

Jeff_888, this does not solve the issue. Can you please advise why Quick Actions would suddenly stop working (I am also unable to Create PDF) and what can be done to resolve it.

Thank you.

Thank you so much!!!