2.26.2007

How-to: Make Mac Icons

This how-to provides a clear, step-by-step process for creating an image to use as an icon and convert it to a format that is useable in OSX. The most important steps regard proper creation in Photoshop as well as the utility to use for making the image an icon.

I've been looking for something this good for quite awhile and points out a flaw in OSX. Out of the box, png with alpha transparency, SVG and almost any image should be supported as an icon. However, if you try and use pngs they won't be displayed properly as icons and most other images simply don't work. Fix it Apple!

In the mean time, check it out and add any new icons you make to Interfacelift.

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