Shortcut: Move video from Downloads to micro SD

I need to make a shortcut that will transfer 1 video file at a time from downloads folder to micro sd card

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 12, 2026 6:35 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2026 8:40 AM

The following shortcut works and is tested with a mounted exFAT USB stick. During the configuration of the Move action, it will open the Finder to select the mounted drive, not after you run it. You will need to set the Shortcut's Privacy tab to allow Move File to use Finder [ Always allow ], or it will be in your face asking that question everytime you run it.


Here are the Details panel:



And the Shortcut itself:



You right-click on a video in your Downloads folder and either select Quick Actions > Transfer a Video, or simply choose the keyboard shortcut of control+shift+V or a unique keyboard shortcut of your choosing.


When you run this Quick Action, it will present a menu extra's item showing the transfer progress followed by the Speak announcement text.



You can install the above in your Shortcuts by clicking this link.

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Jan 13, 2026 8:40 AM in response to Markstaharding

The following shortcut works and is tested with a mounted exFAT USB stick. During the configuration of the Move action, it will open the Finder to select the mounted drive, not after you run it. You will need to set the Shortcut's Privacy tab to allow Move File to use Finder [ Always allow ], or it will be in your face asking that question everytime you run it.


Here are the Details panel:



And the Shortcut itself:



You right-click on a video in your Downloads folder and either select Quick Actions > Transfer a Video, or simply choose the keyboard shortcut of control+shift+V or a unique keyboard shortcut of your choosing.


When you run this Quick Action, it will present a menu extra's item showing the transfer progress followed by the Speak announcement text.



You can install the above in your Shortcuts by clicking this link.

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Shortcut: Move video from Downloads to micro SD

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