How to Change Mac Folder Icons

Are you tired of looking at those dull, circular icons on your Mac folders? Do you want to add some personality to your file organization system? Changing Mac folder icons is a relatively simple process that can be completed in just a few steps.

The first step is to control-click (or right-click) on the folder and select 'Show Package Contents' from the dropdown menu. This will allow you to access the folder's contents and change its icon.

Next, open the Get Info window by right-clicking on the file or folder and selecting 'Get Info.' From here, navigate to the 'File' tab and click on the 'Custom Icon' button. You can then select a new icon from your computer or search online for the one you want to use.

To change an individual file's icon on a Mac, right-click on it and select Get Info. In this window, navigate to the File tab and click on Custom Icon to select a new icon.

If you want to change the folder icons for all subfolders, you can also tick the box next to 'Show icon preview' in the Get Info window.

To change the icon for a specific folder on your Mac, simply right-click on that folder and select Get Info. From here, follow the same steps as above to select a new icon.

Before changing the folders themselves, it's best practice to make sure that your Mac can actually see the new image files you're trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the location where all of your files are stored (probably 'Users/Home') and ensuring that the Apple Logo image file is present in your Downloads directory.

With these simple steps, you'll be able to change your folder icons in no time. Whether you want a custom icon for a specific folder or a uniform look across multiple folders, this process is easy enough for anyone to follow.

So why wait? Start changing those folder icons today and add some personality to your Mac organization system!

How to change mac folder icons