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SweeneyD24

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Aside from changing the icons one by one, has anyone figured out how to change the default folder icons on macOS Catalina yet?
I know already you can change the colour, but what about the icon itself?
 

SweeneyD24

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Have you tried command-key I-key / command-key V-key?


Yup! That's great if you have individual folders that you'd like to customise. Having to do it again for every folder that you create isn't the best way forward.
 

SweeneyD24

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I've always had to go into the apps "package contents" to change an apps icon.

I know you can change the icon's colour through "package contents" but that's about it. I'm looking for something that can change the icon image completely; something like CandyBar would do.
 

SweeneyD24

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I found an app that would do just that: LiteIcon - Free and super easy to use. Just need to disable SIP and you're good to go.

So, since no macOS Big Sur update for my MBP, I decided to customise the UI a bit. I made a bunch of icons but i'm not totally satisfied with the result. I will definitely go for a minimalist look which will work for both Light & Dark mode.
 

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