Mac-first preview
The editor previews the Mac icon ladder from 16 px through 1024 px, so you can check Finder, Spotlight, Dock, and large surface readability before export.
Apple Icon Tool
Mac App Icon Generator
Create a Mac-ready icon package from one source image. Preview the macOS sizes, tune colors, then export ICNS and a full AppIcon.appiconset ZIP that also includes iPhone, iPad, Watch, and favicon assets.
Built for the actual export workflow
Each page focuses on a different search intent, but the generator exports the same complete Apple icon package.
Cross-platform package
The ZIP is not Mac-only. It includes iPhone, iPad, iOS marketing, macOS, Watch, Watch marketing, Contents.json, favicon.ico, and a short readme.
Fast source options
Start from a local image, SVG, built-in icon, short text, or emoji. Background color, SVG foreground color, and artwork scale update the exports in the browser.
Icon sizes and files
The tables below reflect the files generated by the current browser export code.
macOS icon sizes
Rendered as Mac-style icons and used for ICNS plus AppIcon.appiconset mac idiom slots.
| Slot | Output | Filename | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 16 x 16 | icon_16x16.png |
Finder list and small UI |
| Small Retina | 32 x 32 | [email protected] |
Retina 16 pt |
| Standard | 32 x 32 | icon_32x32.png |
Standard app surfaces |
| Standard Retina | 64 x 64 | [email protected] |
Retina 32 pt |
| Medium | 128 x 128 | icon_128x128.png |
Finder and settings |
| Medium Retina | 256 x 256 | [email protected] |
Retina 128 pt |
| Large | 256 x 256 | icon_256x256.png |
Large app previews |
| Large Retina | 512 x 512 | [email protected] |
Retina 256 pt |
| Extra Large | 512 x 512 | icon_512x512.png |
Modern macOS source slot |
| Extra Large Retina | 1024 x 1024 | [email protected] |
Retina 512 pt |
Additional package outputs
The ZIP also includes these non-Mac outputs for teams shipping across Apple platforms and the web.
| Slot | Output | Filename | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 40-180 px | iphone-*.png |
iPhone app icon slots |
| iPad | 20-167 px | ipad-*.png |
iPad app icon slots |
| iOS marketing | 1024 x 1024 | ios-marketing-1024.png |
App Store icon |
| Watch | 48-258 px | watch-*.png |
watchOS icon slots |
| Watch marketing | 1024 x 1024 | watch-marketing-1024.png |
Watch marketing asset |
| Favicon | 16, 32, 48 px | favicon.ico |
Website favicon |
Export formats
Use the ZIP for Xcode, the ICNS file for desktop packaging, and favicon.ico for the web.
AppIcon.appiconset ZIP
A complete Xcode asset catalog folder with generated PNG files and Contents.json.
ICNS download
A separate desktop icon file generated from the Mac preview ladder.
favicon.ico
A root-level favicon.ico containing 16, 32, and 48 px icon entries for web use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specific answers for this generator workflow.
Does the Mac App Icon Generator export ICNS?
Yes. After unlock, the editor provides a separate ICNS download generated from the Mac preview sizes.
Does the ZIP only include Mac icons?
No. The ZIP includes macOS, iPhone, iPad, iOS marketing, Watch, Watch marketing, Contents.json, favicon.ico, and readme.md.
What source size should I upload?
Use a 1024 x 1024 or larger source when possible. SVG, PNG, JPEG, and WebP uploads are accepted.
Can I adjust colors before export?
Yes. Background color, SVG foreground color, and artwork scale update the preview and generated files.
Related tools and guides
Move between platform-specific entry points without losing the single export workflow.
macOS App Icon Generator
Xcode AppIcon.appiconset and macOS asset catalog details.
iOS App Icon Generator
iPhone, iPad, and iOS marketing icon slots.
App Store Icon Generator
App Store icon size, specs, and submission-oriented guidance.
Apple App Icon Design Guide
Design checks before you export final Apple icon assets.
Apple Screenshot Tools
Prepare App Store Connect screenshots after your icon package is ready.