How to Replace Default File and Folder Icons with Custom Images on Mac

Are you tired of the standard blue folder icon on your Mac? Do you want to add some personal touch to your file organization system? Replacing default file and folder icons with custom images is a great way to do so. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to replace default file and folder icons with custom images on your Mac.

To start, open Finder and navigate to the location where your folder is stored. Right-click on the folder whose icon color you want to change and select 'Get Info' from the dropdown menu. This will open a window that displays all the data regarding that folder, including the default folder icon.

From here, click once on the blue folder icon next to the name of the folder. You should now see a red outline around the icon. Press Command + C on your keyboard to copy the folder icon. Then, open a photo editing app of your choice on your Mac and create a new image. Paste the copied icon into the empty image area by pressing Command + V.

Once you have created your custom icon image, click on the Markup toolbar option in the top-right corner of the screen. Select all the images by pressing Command + A on your keyboard. Then, use the color sliders to play around with different colors until you achieve a color that you're satisfied with.

To apply the new icon to the folder, go back to the Get Info window and click once again on the folder icon. Press Command + C on your keyboard to copy the new icon image. Then, open Finder and navigate to the location where the folder is stored. Right-click on the folder whose icon you want to change and select 'Get Info' from the dropdown menu.

In the Get Info window, click once on the folder icon again and press Command + V on your keyboard to paste the edited icon. You can repeat this process for as many folders as you wish, allowing you to customize the color of all your file and folder icons with custom images.

By replacing default file and folder icons with custom images, you can make it easier to find and identify them, especially if you deal with a lot of new files daily. Additionally, using different colors for important folders can help keep things organized and prevent confusion when searching for specific files or folders.

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