How to Change MacBook Folder Icons

Do you also sometimes feel annoyed when locating a file or folder among the herd of folders on your MacBook is difficult? Well, if that’s the case, we have a solution for you. Apple allows you to change MacBook folder icons in macOS, including the icon’s color, making it easier to personalize your MacBook and locate important files and folders at a glance. Keep reading to learn how you can customize the folder icons on your MacBook.

How to Change Folder, File, and App Icons on MacBook

How to Change Folder, File, and App Icons on MacBook

The first thing you need is apicture or icon you want to useas your new folder icon. You can use any picture on your MacBook or download any image from the internet. Here’s how you can set any photo as the folder icon on your MacBook:

Note:You can only use JPEG format image files for folder icons on your Mac devices.

  1. Select the photo or icon you want to use as the new folder icon andcopy it to the clipboardby pressing the “Command + C” keyboard shortcut. You can go through our dedicated guide to learnhow to copy and paste on your MacBook.

  2. Now, select thefile or folderwhose icon you want to change.

  3. Right-click on the file or folder and then select the “Get Info” option in the drop-down menu.

  4. Next, click thecurrent folder iconat the top left corner.

  5. Now, Press the “Command + V” keys simultaneously to paste the image you copied to the clipboard.

And that’s it. You have successfully changed the folder icon on your MacBook.

How to Change MacBook Folder Icon Color

How to Change MacBook Folder Icon Color

Not only you can change the folder icon, but you can also customize the color of the icon. Here are the steps for it.

Step 1: Copy the Folder Icon to the Clipboard

  1. Select and right-click on the folder you want to change the icon for.

  2. Click theGet Infooption in the drop-down menu.

  3. Click the currentFolder Iconat the top left corner and use theCommand+Cshortcut to copy the icon to the clipboard.

Step 2: Open the Copied Icon in the Preview app

  1. Now, open the Preview app usingSpotlightSearch. Click the magnifying icon in the top menu bar on the desktop.

  2. Here, click theFileoption from the menu bar at the top.

  3. Now, clickNew from Clipboardin the drop-down menu to open the copied file.

Step 3: Adjust the Icon Color

  1. Here, click theToolstab in the menu bar, followed byAdjust Colourin the drop-down menu.

  2. Now, adjust the icon color as per your liking. Click the “x” button on the Adjust Color window once you are done.

Step 4: Copy the Edited Image

  1. Select the edited image and click theEditoption in the menu bar.

  2. In the drop-down menu, click the Copy option.

Step 5: Paste the Edited Image

  1. Locate and right click on the folder whose icon you want to change, then click on theGet Infooption.

  2. Now,select thefolder iconin the pop-up window.

  3. Next, pressCommand+Vkeys simultaneously to paste the copied image. The new folder icon will reflect immediately.

How to Restore MacBook Folder Icon to Default

So you changed a MacBook folder icon to something quirky, and you now want to restore the icon to default. Well, you have arrived at the right place. Below, we have detailed how you can do so.

  1. Select and right-click on thefolderyou want to restore the icon for.

  2. Click theGet Infooption from the drop-down menu.

  3. Select thefolder icon.

  4. PressCommand+Zto restore the folder icon to default.

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