Compact Guide: How to change folder icons, colour on Mac devices

Customisation is not the first thing one associates with Apple, but the tech giant sure provides that some folders on Mac devices can be organised according to consumer performances. A customised folder enhances productivity by making it more recognizable.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on changing folder icons on Mac

1. Changing the folder icon


• Right-click on the desired folder
• Select “Get Info” from the menu
• Click on the folder icon at the top of the left
• Drag and drop the new icon on the desired folder's icon if it has a ".icn" extension.
• If the new icon you wish to use has any other extension:
a. Double-click and open the file
b. Select “Edit” from the menu bar
c. Click on “Copy”
d. Paste the file on the icon of the desired folder in the info menu

2. Change the color of the folder

• Right-click on the desired folder
• Select “Get Info” from the menu
• Click on the folder icon at the top of left
• Click on “Edit” on the Finder menu
• Click on Spotlight and search “Preview”
• Click on “Preview”
• Click on “File” on the Preview menu bar
• Select “New from Clipboard” from the dropdown
• Click on “Tools” on the Preview menu bar
• Select “Adjust Color” from the dropdown
• Adjust “Tint” to change to the color of choice
• Click “Edit” on the Preview menu bar
• Select “Copy” from the dropdown
• Select the desired folder icon in the “info” window
• Click on “Edit” on the Finder menu
• Select “Paste” from the dropdown

FAQs

• Can I change the icon on Mac?
Apple allows you to change the folder icons.

• Can I change the icon color on Mac?
Apple allows you to change the color of the folder icons