How to Change the Icon of a Folder on a Mac

Changing the icon of a folder on a Mac is a great way to personalize your Mac experience and make it easier to quickly find the folder you need. It’s a simple process that doesn’t require any special software, and once you’ve done it once, you’ll be able to do it again in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to change the icon of a folder on a Mac.

Step 1: Locate the Folder You Want to Change the Icon Of

The first step is to find the folder you want to change the icon of. You can do this by either navigating to it in the Finder, or by typing its name in the search bar. Once you’ve located it, right-click on it to bring up the menu.

Step 2: Select “Get Info”

Once you’ve right-clicked on the folder, a menu will appear. In the menu, select “Get Info”. This will open up a window with information about the folder, including its name, size, date modified, and more.

Step 3: Find the “Folder” Icon

At the top of the window, you’ll see an icon of the folder. This is the icon that will appear on your Mac as the folder’s icon. To change it, click on the icon and it will open up a menu.

Step 4: Select “Change Icon”

In the menu that appears, select “Change Icon”. This will bring up a list of available icons for you to choose from. You can also choose to upload your own icon by clicking on the “Upload Icon” button.

Step 5: Select the Icon You Want to Use

Once you’ve chosen the icon you want to use, click on it and it will be applied to the folder. If you’ve chosen an icon from the list, it will be applied instantly. If you’ve uploaded your own icon, you’ll need to click “Apply” to apply it to the folder.

Step 6: Close the Window

Once you’ve applied the icon to the folder, you can close the window. The folder will now have the new icon, and it will appear in the Finder and on your desktop.

And that’s it! Changing the icon of a folder on a Mac is a simple process that doesn’t require any special software or knowledge. Once you’ve done it once, you’ll be able to do it again in just a few steps. So go ahead and give your Mac a personalized touch by changing the icons of your folders.