HT2493 How do I change my desktop icon photo?

How do I change my desktop icon photo? For example, I have an icon link to a website on my desktop and the icon photo is the Safari logo, however I would like to personalize the photo.

Have you tried using "Get Info" for the link icon? Once the Get Info window is open, you should be able to paste a new icon in there provided you have already copied the icon you want.

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