Right click and select Get Info or use the keyboard shortcut command + I.Ĭopy (right click, Copy or command + C) the image for what you’d like to change the app icon to.
Copy the new image you’d like to use (command + C).Have an image for the new icon you’d like to use, jpg often works best.Click the app you’d like to change the icon for and hit command + I (or right-click and choose Get Info).Open Finder and navigate to Applications.Update 12/2020: Unfortunately this process doesn’t appear to work with macOS Big Sur.Ĭhanging Mac app icons is a simple and painless process and can be fun to do for a custom macOS look and feel. Whether you want to revert to an app’s previous icon, or want to have some fun with customizing a variety of your apps, read on for how to change Mac app icons.
