I have updated my Android Studio to version 3.6
(Build #AI-192.7142.36.36.6200805). This issue is with the Android Drawable Importer plugin which is no longer working. I tried reinstalling it with no luck.

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It might be an incompatibility issue. Since AS v3.6 was only released two days ago, maybe try waiting for a few more days and see if they release an updated version of the plugin. Out of curiosity, when you say it's no longer working, what is the problem specifically? – Nikos Hidalgo Feb 26 '20 at 10:56
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Have the same issue, IDE error balloon pops up, forgot to log it but yeah, something's broken – ljk Feb 26 '20 at 10:59
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It might be worth contacting the plugin's creator about it. – Nikos Hidalgo Feb 26 '20 at 11:27
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I am facing the same issue – Payal Javiya Feb 27 '20 at 10:10
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@NikosHidalgo thanks for the contribution, will have to wait...but unfortunately the plugin was last updated in 2016, i guess looking for alternatives will be the best way forwad – NhlanhlaNkosi Feb 27 '20 at 19:31
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Has anyone found a solution to this... – DragonFire Mar 05 '20 at 02:40
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anyone knows the alternatives? – K. Yen Mar 11 '20 at 09:34
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No solutions as of yet, personally i have resorted to using free web based image generators like https://appiconmaker.co/ – NhlanhlaNkosi Mar 12 '20 at 11:46
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For Android Studio Dolphin see [this](https://stackoverflow.com/a/59977314/2376004) answer. – Bad Loser Dec 14 '22 at 04:44
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I found a repository that was Forked from the original plugin. Vincent Loi created it! And is working fine in Android Studio 3.6.1! (and with Android studio 4.1.1)
Here is the repo android-drawable-importer-intellij-plugin
And here you can download the plugin.
Note from Vincent Loi:
This fork came about because the original package stopped working somewhere around Android Studio 3.5. I have provided an installation zip here. As at 31Jan2020 it is known to run nicely on AS 3.6 RC 1. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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3For those asking for the steps to install the zip file into Android Studio follow the steps outlined by @Adesuyi Ayodeji below – NhlanhlaNkosi May 08 '20 at 21:15
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1I'm sorry I accidentally down-voted this answer and I realized it after the vote was locked in, I've actually found it super useful. – Michele Aug 21 '20 at 21:33
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3Unfortunately plugin is not available on IntelliJ market, You have to download it from the mentioned link and apply it manually from : `Preferences` > `Plugin` > `Settings`(icon) > `Apply plugin from disc` – murt Mar 03 '21 at 12:46
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You might like to update the links as per my 'Dolphin' answer below. [ I closed the gpsKaihu website months ago]. – Bad Loser Dec 14 '22 at 04:44
Found this repo by Vincent Loi on github. You can download from here .
For BumbleBee version of Android studio the above plugin wont work. Try this plugin
To install,
- Open Android Studio (3.6 RC1) / (BumbleBee +)
- close all projects
- click on configure at the lower right corner of the window
- click on plugin
- click on install from UDisk in dropdown from top right
- navigate to where downloaded zip file is located
- select and restart android studio
EDIT This also works on Android Studio 4.0.0. Happy coding.

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2No need to 2. close all projects. Just go to `Preferences -> Plugins` and find a gear icon, then select install from local disk. – Micer May 25 '20 at 11:21
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3Since I can't edit the answer, I am just gonna leave it here. This answer works on Android Studio 4.0 as well. – Mahir Islam Jun 28 '20 at 12:41
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For those asking how to stop auto-unzip the intellij file on mac. Go to Safari->Preference. Under "General" tab uncheck "Open “safe” files after downloading". – M_droid Feb 09 '21 at 10:49
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1this not work now, on android studio Bumblebee 2021.1.1, menu not show. – Indra As Lesmana Apr 05 '22 at 09:45
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2@IndraAsLesmana Sorry for late reply, Uninstall the former plugin from Vincent Loi. Download from my drive here and repeat the installation process i detailed above. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PgAqKIvQfWKpWZaYui_18kfu6nFcbak_/view?usp=sharing – Adesuyi Ayodeji May 01 '22 at 07:31
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1@AdesuyiAyodeji i have already working plugin, anyway thank you for your reply. – Indra As Lesmana May 02 '22 at 12:41
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Android Drawable Importer will not work with AS 4+
So i use https://appicon.co/ which is very good and easy.

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2Thanks! Don't forget to turn to tab https://appicon.co/#image-sets for images, not square icons. – CoolMind Dec 06 '20 at 19:53
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1Guys listen to @Nirbhay Rana.. I also gave up using Android Drawable Importer. I was able to install, only to see that it doesn't work on android studio 4.+ Use Appicon.co to generate your drawables and use Resource Manager on the left to import them. It's almost easier than android drawable importer. – M_droid Feb 09 '21 at 11:04
No Worry
You can get from Jetbrain Plugin site:
- Goto This Jetbrain Plugin Sites (which is most trusted)
- Accept any terms and Condition if requires
- Download the required version.
I have
Android Studio 4.0.0
Build #AI-193.6911.18.40.6514223, built on May 20, 2020
I have downloaded the Android Drawable Importer 0.5-81 under (2016) which is stable version and worked for me
- Now Open Android Studio.
- close all projects.
- click on configure on settings icon.
- click on plugin.
- Go to Plugin oprion menu, then click Install from UDISK
- Find your required file from explorer windows or where you have downloaded.
- Simply Click the Green Color Restart button and Take a coffee Sip
Voila ,your work has been done now you can see the drawble importer and batch drawable option available on your android studio.

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3Android Studio 4.0.1, The batch drawable Import menu doesn't accept(either by dragging and dropping or using the import button) any photos. – Mohamed Salah Aug 30 '20 at 06:12
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Android Drawable Importer is no longer supported. You can manual install a fork (described in another answer) or you can use "Material Design Icon Generator" plugin available at Plugin Marketplace in Android Studio setting.
You can get more info on plugin's homepage: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/14170-material-design-icon-generator

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