How to Change Mac Folder Icon

Are you tired of the same old boring icons on your Mac? Do you want to add some personality to your folders and files? Look no further! Changing your Mac folder icon is easier than you think, and in this article, we'll show you how.

To change a document icon defined in an application's `.ist` file, follow these steps. First, log out of your account and save any work in progress on your computer. Then, use Icon Composer or another icon utility to change the look of your application's icon. Next, create a new icon file or update the existing one using the directions from earlier in this chapter.

When you're satisfied with your edits, replace the application's icon file. You can do this by moving the file from the top level of AutoThumbnail into an Original Images subfolder. From here, you can recover your updated file whenever you need to.

To globally permit folders to perform attached actions, navigate to the Desktop and select AutoThumbnail. Then, click on the plus (+) button at the lower-left of the Folder Actions Setup window. This will open up a dialog asking you to choose a script to attach to this folder.

The next sections will show you how to customize icons at their core. To change the default icon, you'll need to dig a little deeper and use some advanced techniques.

One way to change an icon is by using the `SetFile` command, which is part of the Xcode Tools distribution. This powerful tool allows you to toggle the custom icon flag for files and folders. Simply select the file

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