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Replacing Stock Icons on MacOS

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Did you know that on your Mac you aren't just stuck to using the same old boring icons everyone else uses? Apple even has a support guide to help you here! It's super easy.

Copy Image to Clipboard​

One way to do this is:

  • Get the image that you would like to use and open it up in Preview.
  • Select All (⌘A)
  • Copy (⌘C)

Select Desired File or Folder​

  • Select "Get Info" from Right Click Menu
  • Click on the image at the top of the info box so that it is highlighted in blue
  • Paste (⌘V)

Change it back​

Decided that your custom image isn't quite all you hoped and dreamed? That's ok, it's really easy to change it back.

  • Select "Get Info"
  • Click the image so it's highlighted
  • Cut (⌘X)

That's it! Super simple custom icons!