makeicns ☆

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Description:
Create icns files from the command-line

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: macos icons developer-tools cli utility

Install: brew install makeicns

About:
Makeicns is a command-line utility that simplifies the creation of Apple Icon Image (.icns) files. It automates the process of generating the multiple image sizes required by macOS from a single input image. This tool is essential for developers needing to provide proper icons for their macOS applications.

Key Features:

Generates .icns files from standard image formats
Automatically creates all necessary icon sizes and densities
Simple command-line interface for easy integration into build scripts
Eliminates the need for manual image resizing and assembly

Use Cases:

Developing macOS applications and needing to bundle app icons
Creating custom icons for folders or files on macOS
Automating icon generation in CI/CD pipelines for Mac software

Alternatives:

sips – Built-in macOS tool that can manipulate images but requires more complex scripting to generate full .icns files.
Image2icon – A GUI-based application that offers more visual customization but is less suited for automated workflows.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 2:56am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f20a5662
Sep 29, 2023 6:04pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f4d8efa2