Can you not change folder icons in Mac OS High Sierra any more?

In previous version of Mac OS you were able to change the folder icons; following these instructions;

Use your own picture or a picture from the web

Copy the picture you want to use to the Clipboard.One way to do this is to open the picture in Preview, choose Edit > Select All, then choose Edit > Copy.
Select the file or folder whose icon you want to replace, then choose File > Get Info.
At the top of the Info window, click the picture of the icon, then choose Edit > Paste.

These instructions are directly from Apple's Support website (macOS Sierra: Create custom icons for files or folders)

Can anyone else please confirm that they are too are unable to change Folder Icons in the NEW Mac OS High Sierra.

Posted on Oct 6, 2017 4:55 PM

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Barney-15E

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Posted on Nov 5, 2017 4:05 AM

the icon will display as the default/generic version of the file type.

That happens when you drag a file to the icon well. Essentially, you are telling it to use the icon of this file, not the picture in the file. It used to work that way, but hasn't for years now. You have to open the file, copy the picture, and paste that into the icon well.

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jas718

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Jul 14, 2018 2:13 PM in response to krnndrws

Why not? Now I know why I've been having trouble. That's kind of a let down.

It's been over a year, does anyone think that will change, anytime soon?

Jan 12, 2018 4:19 AM in response to krnndrws

On my new High Sierra iMac the copy and paste procedure worked for my home folder, but not for other folders. So what I do is choose an icon, change it's name so that it comes first alphabetically in any list and then put the icon in the folder of which I want to change the icon. The new icon will come on top of the icons of the apps alphabetically lower.

Mar 1, 2018 12:55 PM in response to DianeRedHorse

BAM! ~Worked like a charm~ Thanks DianeRed! Oh, and for the comment / response following this one... you definitely CAN change the folder / file icons on Mac OS High Sierra...

(FOLDER BEFORE)

(FOLDER AFTER)

Using a .jpg file taken off the internet...

Thanks again!

Oct 31, 2017 10:55 AM in response to krnndrws

Doesn't work for me.

Eau Rouge

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Oct 31, 2017 11:01 AM in response to krnndrws

Fine on Mine.

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Can you not change folder icons in Mac OS High Sierra any more?