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Where to Get Icons for Vehicles on Your Garmin

Download and install free vehicle icons from the Garmin Garage

By Fred Zahradnik Fred Zahradnik Freelance Contributor Pennsylvania State University Former Lifewire writer Fred Zahradnik has a long history as a writer and is considered an expert on all things related to GPS products and software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 26, 2021 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Connected Car Tech Navigation Android Auto Apple CarPlay If you use a Garmin in-car GPS, there are much more interesting vehicle icons available than the default ones that appear in the menu. You can customize your Garmin GPS device with a custom vehicle icon from the Garmin Garage. This is where Garmin posts files that users can use to upgrade the vehicle icon that their device is using. These are freely available and can be downloaded without a user account. Drazen_ / Getty Images

How to Download and Install Garmin Vehicle Icons

Every vehicle from the Garmin Garage is an ​SRT file that's stored in a ZIP archive. Below are instructions on where to go to download these files, how to open them, and how to put the SRT file on the Garmin to change the vehicle icon.

Use the Garmin Communicator Plugin

This add-on is for your web browser so you can easily transfer the vehicle icon directly to your Garmin without having to download and extract the files manually. Install the Garmin Communicator Plugin. Visit Garmin Garage to see which vehicles are available. Select Install Vehicle to transfer the icon to your device.

Copy the SRT File to the Device

This method is a bit more complicated but does not require a browser plug-in. Connect your Garmin device to your computer. Find the vehicle icon you want from Garmin Garage. Download the ZIP file to your computer.
Extract the SRT file out of the ZIP file. Copy the SRT file to the /Garmin/Vehicle/ folder of the Garmin device.

How to Change the Vehicle Icon From Your Garmin

Now that you have the custom icon on your device, it's time to change the ride: From the device, select Tools > Settings > Map. Tap Automobile. Choose Vehicle to select your custom icon. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Download an Image From Google Docs How to Install Magisk and Safely Root Your Android How to Use the Garmin Connect Course Creator Tool How to Install Fonts in Windows 7 How to Add Fonts to Word How to Install Google Play on Kindle Fire How to Flash Custom ROMs on Android With TWRP How to Fix Sdl.dll Not Found or Missing Errors How to Root Kindle Fire How to Install Android Debug Bridge (ADB) MemTest86 v10 Free Memory Testing Tool Review How to Unlock the Bootloader on Your Android Phone How to Open Zip Files on iPad or iPhone MSI File (What It Is & How to Open One) HDDScan v4.1 Free Hard Drive Testing Tool Review What Is an SRT File? (And How to Open One) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies