ARCHIVED: In Mac OS or Mac OS X, how do I replace one icon with another?

To replace one icon with another in Mac OS or Mac OS X, you will need to manipulate two icons: the icon that you want to change and the replacement icon. Follow the steps below:

1. Click the replacement icon, then press Cmd-i .
   
   
2. The replacement icon will then appear in the top left of the resulting window. Click it and a square will appear around it.
   
   
3. Press Cmd-c . This will copy the icon to the Clipboard.
   
   
4. Close the window in which the replacement icon appeared, and click the icon that you want to change.
   
   
5. Press Cmd-i and in the resulting window, click the icon that you want to change.
   
   
6. Press Cmd-v . The replacement icon will be substituted for the old icon.

Note: You cannot change some icons (e.g., the Trash icon) in this fashion. A number of commercial and shareware utilities are available to change these icons.

Also see:

• For Mac OS X, where can I download freeware, shareware, commercial software, and software updates?