How to Make a Folder Icon with Sketchbook Express (Mac)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a picture.

   It can be anything you want.
   
   Even if that image has an unwanted background, you can use it.
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   Step 2: Download/open Autodesk Sketchbook.

   You don't need to buy the pro version.
   
   The free download will work just fine. , Open the image you want to edit.
   
   Don't copy/paste it in—you'll get the white background with it. , Up on the top toolbar is a tool next to a dotted-line square.
   
   Select that. , Click and drag all around the section you want and outline it with this tool.
   
   This may take a few tries to get it perfect, but once you have it, let go of the mouse and make sure it's selected. , Either use command-c or Edit:
   Copy. , Right-click on the folder you want and select "Get Info."
   
   , Done.
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   Step 3: Click File: Open on the menu.

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   Step 4: Click the free select tool—the one that looks like a lasso.

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   Step 5: Carefully outline the part of the image you want.

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   Step 6: Copy the selected portion.

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   Step 7: Go back to your desktop.

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   Step 8: On the top of the window

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   Step 9: select the folder icon.

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    Step 10: Paste your image there.

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