# Why can't I rename assets in VS code?

**URL:** <https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-cant-i-rename-assets-in-vs-code/46473>\
**Category:** Help\
**Created:** [October 13, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-cant-i-rename-assets-in-vs-code/46473 "2026-10-13T17:40:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![TheEarth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theearth/32/34579_2.png) [@TheEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheEarth)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-cant-i-rename-assets-in-vs-code/46473/3 "2026-10-14T17:26:48Z")

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Also if you wish you could use the asset image tool by Shannon here:

> [@How to Share Sprite Art](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-share-sprite-art/3593):
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> Customizing the Gallery Extensions often add custom blocks to your workspace, but did you know that they can also add custom images? The [Arcade Sprite Pack Generator](https://shakao.github.io/arcade-sprite-pack/) is a way to create bundles of images that anyone can add to their project gallery: Try it out by clicking on Advanced → Extensions in the Toolbox, and pasting in [https://github.com/shakao/arcade-slimes](https://github.com/shakao/arcade-slimes) or [https://github.com/shakao/arcade-rpg-items](https://github.com/shakao/arcade-rpg-items)What you need We want to make it easy for you guys to share c…

Have fun

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