How to give VLC a different set of icons (OS X)

This very brief tutorial will show you how to change the VLC icon set from the pylon to a sleek black “play” button.

1. Head over to http://macrabbit.com/goodies and download the VLC Makeover Kit
2. Open the DMG file and double click Icon Resources


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3. You’ll be presented with a large list of files


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4. Open another Finder window and navigate to VLC. Right-click (ctrl-click for single-button mouse folks) and select Show Package Contents



5. Navigate to Contents/Resources.


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6. Back in the open dmg window (the window in Step #3) select all of the files, copy them, and then paste them into the Resources folder. You’ll be asked if you’re sure you want to do that - place a check in the Apply to all button and then click Replace.



7. And now VLC will have a shiny new (and improved) icon set!


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