Export to ICNS

A Sketch plugin which can export artboards or slice to ICNS.

It works both with the sandboxed (from App Store) and standalone versions of Sketch.

Installation

1. Download the latest ZIP file of this plugin.

2. Extract a folder from the ZIP file and rename it to Export to ICNS.

3. Open Sketch plugins folder.

   You can access the Plugins folder easily by using the Plugins › Reveal Plugins Folder menu option from Sketch.

4. Copy the folder Export to ICNS to the revealed plugins directory.

Usage

Export From Artboards

1. Create artboards by going to File › New From Template › Mac App Icon in the menu.
2. Design your icon on these artboards.
3. Choose Plugins › Export to ICNS › From Artboards.

Note: You should not rename the artboards. You can prevent individual artboards from exporting by appending Lock to the name.

Export From Slice

1. Design your icon(s);
2. Create a slice if you do not want to export the entire artboard;
3. Select the slice or artboard you want to export;
4. Choose Plugins › Export to ICNS › From Slice.

Note: The artboard should not be smaller than 1024x1024, or the hi-res icons will appear blurry.

Feedback

If you have any trouble with this plugin, feel free to open an issue.

Credits

This plugin is a blend of existing technologies, and has very little original code in it. Here's what it uses:

• Generate ICNS, from Nathan Rutzky
• Sketch Commands, from Ale Muñoz