If you have just updated your MacBook to MacOS Big Sur or got your hands on an Apple M1 computer, you will love the new visual changes made by Apple. However, you will notice that the app icons on MacOS Big Sur do not quite fit in with the Big Sur icon theme.
If you are someone who does not find the app icons in MacOS Big Sur visually pleasing, you should do something about it. Fortunately, there IS something you can do about it. You can now change app icons in MacOS Big Sur very quickly and easily, without having to use any third-party apps.
Read on to find out how to change app icons in MacOS Big Sur in just a few seconds.
How to Change App Icons in MacOS Big Sur?
To change app icons in MacOS Big Sur, follow these steps:
- Open Finder on your Mac and go to Applications.
- Select an app to change its icon and press command + I on your keyboard.
- Download an image from the internet to be used as your app icon. It can be both in JPG or PNG.
- Now drag the downloaded image over to the top of the existing app icon.
- You may not see the changes until you close and reopen the app. That’s how easy it is to change app icons in MacOS Big Sur!
Revert App Icons to Original Icons
If you don’t like your new app icon and want to revert to the default icon:
- Open the Get Info window of an app by pressing Command + I.
- Select the icon and then press the delete key on your icon.
Your app icon will be reverted to the original icon.
Similarly, you can also customize your folder icons in MacOS Big Sur to make them appear cooler and more unique. Read on to find out how to personalize folder icons.
Video Tutorial How to Change Folder Color on Mac Big Sur
How to Change Folder Icons in MacOS Big Sur?
Folder Colorizer for Mac is the newest version of their Folder Colorizer 2 (for Windows). It is your one-stop solution to customizing your Mac folders icons. If you are wondering how to change folder icons on mac, Folder Colorizer for Mac lets you change your folder icons by changing their colors and backgrounds.
You can also add emojis, decals, and image backgrounds to these icons to personalize them according to your taste. It is a very fun way to add a pop of color and stickers to your folder icons.
Folder Colorizer for Mac comes with many more features:
- Cross-system compatibility maintains the style of these folder icons no matter where you transfer them.
- Multiple folders in one click so you can customize multiple folder icons at once.
- iCloud folders support maintains the style of these folder icons across iCloud and shared folders.
- The revert to original feature lets you switch the folder icons back to their default appearance
- Smart search feature lets you search a color, emoji, or decal sticker using the search bar in the app.
- History of every step lets you revert back to every step you take to customize your folder icons.
- Over one trillion combinations of emojis, folder colors, decal stickers, and image backgrounds to customize your folder icons.
Ever since its launch, Folder Colorizer for Mac has become quite a popular app that lets you change the default appearance of your Mac folders. Read on to find out how it works.
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Folder Icons in MacOS Big Sur
Follow the steps below to learn how to change folder icons in MacOS Big Sur:
Step 1: Download and Install Folder Colorizer on Your Mac
Folder Colorizer for Mac is a free to download app. You can activate your free trial for Folder Colorizer by entering your email address. The Softorino team will email you an activation code for Folder Colorizer for Mac that you can enter to activate your trial. All the features of the app come unlocked with this free trial.
Step 2: Drag and Drop The Folder Icon into Folder Colorizer for Mac
Once you have installed the app on your Mac, launch it and drag and drop the folder icon into Folder Colorizer for Mac. You can also click on the add button “+” in the left sidebar of Folder Colorizer to select a folder.
Choose own folder icon in macOS Big Sur
Step 3: Let the Fun Begin!
Once you have selected a folder to play with, click on “Colors Gallery” in the top toolbar and pick a color of your choice.
If you don’t find your desired color in the 30 presets, you can also create your own custom color by clicking on the “Color Picker Panel” in the top toolbar.
Now that you are done changing the color of your folder icon, you can customize it by adding emojis, decals, and image backgrounds to it.
- Click on “Emoji Gallery” in the top toolbar and pick an emoji that goes with the theme of the folder contents.
Emoji for folders in macOS Big Sur
2. Click on “Decals Gallery” in the top toolbar and pick a decal sticker that goes with the theme of the folder contents.
3. Click on “Images Gallery” in the top toolbar and pick an image background that goes with the theme of the folder contents.
That’s how you can completely personalize your folder icons in a colorful and funky way. You can preview all the changes you make to your folder icons in real time in the left sidebar.
Don’t Feel Like Making All These Tough Choices on Your Own?
The AI tool in Folder Colorizer has got you covered! If you find it difficult to pick a relevant color, emoji, or sticker for the folder icon, you can automate the entire process of customizing your folder icons.
Folder Colorizer for Mac comes with an AI tool that picks out a relevant color, emoji, decal, and image background for your folders depending on their contents.
4. Click on the “Perform Magic Algorithm” option in the top toolbar and the AI tool will do its magic for you.
How cool, right?
Final Thoughts
So that’s all, folks! That’s how simple it is to change app icons and folder icons in MacOS Big Sur. So go ahead and unleash your artistic side by customizing your app and folder icons on Mac.
