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VS Code icons for Mac
6 alternative VS Code icons for macOS, made by 6 designers, including Anmol Govinda Rao, Mikhail Suharev and YousufSSyed. The most popular one has been downloaded 3,231 times. Newest added April 2025. Every icon is a 1024×1024 PNG with a transparent background, sized for the Dock.
How to use a custom VS Code icon
- Pick an icon below and download the PNG.
- One click with Iconic: select VS Code in the sidebar, search, click the icon. Iconic restarts the Dock for you.
- Or by hand: open Finder → Applications, select VS Code, press ⌘I, then drag the PNG onto the small icon at the top of the Info window. Full guide.
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FAQ
Are these VS Code icons free?
Yes. Every icon on this page is a free 1024×1024 PNG download, credited to the designer who made it. No account needed.
How do I change the VS Code icon on my Mac?
Select VS Code in Finder, press Command-I, and drag the PNG onto the icon at the top of the Info window. Or use Iconic to apply it in one click.
Will the custom icon survive VS Code updates?
An app update can replace the app and bring the stock icon back. Iconic's background service notices updates and reapplies your custom icon automatically.