Change icons for file types with ICNS files

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Change icons for file types with ICNS files

How do I change the icon for file types using ICNS files? I know how to copy and paste icons into files, but when I copy and paste the contents of the ICNS file, it shows up with a black border. A workaround for this is to copy all the ICNS file's data into an icon editor application and apply it to a file, but anyways, either of these methods only change individual files, not all the files of a certain type (extension).

Posted on Oct 12, 2005 4:42 PM

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Answer 1

Oct 13, 2005 9:03 AM in response to Bryan Nguyen

You are messing with X's built in default icons - this is unadvisable. ICNS are system provided and should not be modified as a rule. To change all files of a type use CandyBar , it allows safe modification of these icons without damaging the originals.

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Bryan Nguyen Author

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Oct 13, 2005 4:29 PM in response to Community User

CandyBar does not work for me, it does not allow me to change files of a certain type.

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Bryan Nguyen Author

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Oct 13, 2005 6:44 PM in response to Bryan Nguyen

Well, I found out that it's not possible to change all icons of files of a certain type unless it is included with the application used to open them. However, is there an AppleScript or something that I could use to change the icons semi-manually?

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