How to Change the Icon of Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a popular web browser, known for its speed and user-friendly interface. It comes with a default icon that most users are quite familiar with. But did you know that you can change the icon of Google Chrome to match your personal style or desktop theme? In this article, we will explore the process of how you can change the Google Chrome icon on your computer.
Changing the Google Chrome icon is easy and can enhance the aesthetics of your desktop. Follow these simple steps to customize the appearance of your Google Chrome browser.
1. Find a new icon:
First, you need to find a suitable replacement for the default Google Chrome icon. There are many sources online that provide downloadable icons in different formats like .ico, .png, or .svg. Some popular websites where you can download icons are IconArchive, Flaticon, and Icons8.
2. Save the new icon:
Once you have found a desirable icon, download it and save it to your computer in a location where you can easily access it later
3. Change the Google Chrome icon for Windows:
If you are using a Windows operating system, follow these steps:
a) Right-click on the Google Chrome shortcut on your desktop.
b) Select ‘Properties’ from the context menu.
c) In the Properties window, click on the ‘Shortcut’ tab.
d) Click the ‘Change Icon’ button located at the bottom of the window.
e) Navigate to the folder where you saved your new icon and select it.
f) Click ‘Open’ and then click ‘Apply.’ You will see that your new icon has replaced the default Google Chrome icon.
4. Change the Google Chrome icon for macOS:
For Mac users, follow these steps:
a) Locate and click on Google Chrome in your Applications folder or Dock.
b) Right-click (Control + Click) on Google Chrome and choose ‘Get Info’ from the context menu.
c) In the Info window, click on the existing Google Chrome icon in the top left corner of the window.
d) Drag and drop your new icon file onto the existing icon in the Info window. The new icon will replace the default Google Chrome icon.
5. Change the Google Chrome icon for Linux:
If you are using a Linux-based operating system, follow these steps:
a) Locate your Google Chrome.desktop file (usually located in /usr/share/applications or ~/.local/share/applications).
b) Open the .desktop file with a text editor.
c) Find the line that begins with ‘Icon=’
d) Replace the current value with the full path to your new desired icon file and save changes.
And there you have it! The Google Chrome browser icon is now personalized. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and designs to make your desktop more appealing. Remember that you can always revert back to the original Google Chrome icon by simply repeating these steps and selecting the default option. Happy browsing!