Customizing folder icons on your Mac is a simple way to stay organized and add a personal touch to your desktop. Whether you want to highlight important folders or just make things look nicer, here’s how to do it in a few quick steps.

Step 1: Choose or Create an Icon

• Find an image you’d like to use (PNG files with transparent backgrounds work best).

• Alternatively, copy an icon from another folder or app.

Step 2: Open and Copy the Image

• Open the image in Preview.

• Go to Edit > Select All, then Edit > Copy (or use Command + A and Command + C).

Step 3: Access the Folder Info

• Right-click (or Control-click) the folder you want to customize.

• Select Get Info from the menu.

Step 4: Paste the New Icon

• In the Info window, click the small folder icon at the top left.

• Press Command + V to paste your copied image.

• The folder’s icon will instantly change.

Step 5: Revert to Default (Optional)

• If you want to go back to the default folder icon, open the Info window again.

• Select the custom icon and hit the Delete key.

How Computer Technicians Can Help

While changing icons is straightforward, many Mac users face bigger challenges—slow performance, software issues, Wi-Fi troubles, or macOS upgrades. That’s where Computer Technicians can step in.

We specialize in:

• macOS upgrades and optimization to keep your system running smoothly.

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If you’d like a faster, cleaner, and more reliable Mac experience, the team at Computer Technicians is ready to help you—onsite or remotely.

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