How to Change Folder Icon Mac with Transparent Background?

Posted in  mac | 2022-03-20

10.5: Use Preview to Quickly Create a Transparent Icon

On the desktop, select your new folder and press CommandI File » Get Info. Press Tab once in the Get Info window to highlight the default icon. Paste the transparent icon from your clipboard into the default icon CommandV.

How do I Change the Icon for Transparent on Mac?

Click the Instant Alpha tool and move the cursor over the photo. Youll see that it turns into a small +. Next, place the tool over the background color in this case, white, and then drag it across the image. The areas to be converted to transparency turn a reddish tint.

How do you Make a PNG Background Transparent on a Mac?

Go to File and choose “Export”
Select “PNG” from the pulldown menu, and check the box next to “Alpha” to insure the image maintains its transparency.
Save as usual, maintain the . png file extension.

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