How to Change Mac Icons on the Dock

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assume for the purposes of this tutorial that you're trying to find a new icon for the "iMovie" icon.

   Type in "iMovie Icons" (or whatever the name of the icon you wish to change is, such as "iPhoto Icons"
   
   or "Photo Booth icons," and so on. , Browse through all of the icon choices. ,, Go to the "Instant Alfa" Tool.
   
   This tool allows your icon to have a solid background, so that it can float. , Once you have a red surface on top of the blank solid background, click Enter, and then "Convert". , This will select all of the icon. ,, Search and type in the icon by typing in "iMovie".
   
   Do not click on it.
   
   While your mouse is hovering over the highlighted blue app, click on Command, I, which will send it to the information about the icon. , Press Command, V, which will paste the new image on. ,, It might not appear on the first time, so just keep quitting and re-opening the icon.
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   Step 2: Go to the search bar.

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   Step 3: Click Enter.

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   Step 4: Drag the icon onto your desktop.

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   Step 5: Click on the desktop photo of the icon.

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   Step 6: Click on the solid background of the chosen icon.

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   Step 7: Click on Command

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   Step 8: Click on Command

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   Step 9: C. This will copy the image.

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    Step 10: Go to your spotlight facility.

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    Step 11: Click on the icon's original picture.

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    Step 12: Quit out of the app.

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    Step 13: Click on it again to see the new image appear.

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