Unity C# Imported PNG won't show up in sprite source image

Question

In my unity C# project I want to assign an important PNG image to a sprite. However the images I have important don't show up in the sprite selection menu.

Answer 1

You probably just need to select the right import setting. Namely Sprite instead of Default.

Answer 2

in your Project tab find your imported PNG and select it. Inspector will display the import settings for your PNG. Change Texture Type (the very first dropdown in inspector) from Default to Sprite 2D and UI. Now the image will behave like a sprite.