Create Perfect macOS App Icons
Generate App Store-ready icons for Mac applications in seconds. Our AI creates all required sizes with Big Sur style, depth, and shadows - no design skills needed.
Everything You Need for macOS
Professional macOS app icons that meet Apple's guidelines and stand out in the App Store
Generate icons that match macOS Big Sur design guidelines with rounded superellipse, depth, and shadows.
Export in .icns format ready for Xcode, plus PNG and iconset folder for maximum compatibility.
Get every required size from 16px to 1024px with @1x and @2x variants for all Mac displays.
Skip the design agency. Generate professional macOS icons in under a minute with AI.
All macOS Icon Sizes Included
macOS requires specific icon sizes for different contexts and display types. Icon Maker generates every size you need with @1x and @2x variants in one click.
- 1024×1024px App Store icon included
- All @1x and @2x retina sizes generated
- Rounded superellipse shape (Big Sur style)
- Depth and shadows for 3D appearance
- Transparent background support
- .icns, .png, and iconset formats
Big Sur Design Guidelines
macOS Big Sur uses a rounded superellipse shape (between a square and circle), not perfect rounded corners. This creates a more organic, modern appearance.
Icons should have subtle depth with shadows to create a 3D appearance. This adds dimension and makes icons feel more tangible and premium.
Unlike iOS, macOS icons can use transparency effectively. This allows for more creative designs and better integration with desktop backgrounds.
macOS vs iOS Icons
Shape
macOS uses a rounded superellipse, while iOS uses a perfect rounded square. The superellipse creates a more organic, less geometric appearance.
Depth
macOS icons have more depth and shadows, creating a 3D appearance. iOS icons are flatter and more minimalist.
Transparency
macOS icons can use transparency effectively, while iOS icons typically have solid backgrounds for the App Store.
Create macOS Icons in 3 Steps
Describe Your Icon
Tell us what you want - "a camera with a heart", "rocket ship", or any concept. Keep it simple for best results at small sizes.
Choose Your Style
Select from 10+ styles like 3D Clay, Glassmorphism, or Flat Design. Each style is optimized to look great on macOS with proper depth and shadows.
Export for App Store
Download all required sizes in .icns format or as PNG files in an iconset folder. Upload the 1024×1024 to App Store Connect and add the .icns to your Xcode project.
macOS Icon FAQs
macOS requires a 1024×1024px icon for the App Store. Your app also needs multiple sizes for different contexts: 512×512 for Retina displays, 256×256 for standard displays, and smaller sizes (128×128, 64×64, 32×32, 16×16) for various UI contexts. Icon Maker generates all required sizes automatically with @1x and @2x variants.
macOS Big Sur introduced a new icon design language featuring rounded superellipse shapes (not perfect circles), depth with subtle shadows, and a more 3D appearance. Icons should have a slight perspective and depth to feel modern and aligned with macOS design guidelines.
macOS supports .icns (Icon Container) format, which is the standard for Mac apps. You can also use PNG files in an iconset folder structure. Icon Maker exports in both .icns format (ready for Xcode) and individual PNG files organized in an iconset folder.
macOS icons use a rounded superellipse shape (not the perfect rounded square of iOS), have more depth and shadows, and support transparency. macOS icons also have different size requirements and are typically more detailed since they're viewed at larger sizes on desktop displays.
Yes, but macOS uses a rounded superellipse (a shape between a square and a circle), not perfect rounded corners. The system applies this automatically, but your icon design should account for this shape. Icon Maker generates icons optimized for macOS's rounded superellipse format.
Ready to Launch Your Mac App?
Create professional App Store icons in under a minute. No design experience required.
Start with 5 free credits • No credit card required