Can I add an image to a Folder icon?

[Big Stevie]

Is it possible to add an image to a folder within Finder? For example, for my folder called 'Caravan' could I make it display a picture of a caravan, or a picture of a camera for my 'Photography' folder etc? This would help me locate the relevant folder immediately.

 

[fisherking]

you have to find the images you want, but this is an awesome app; simple, free...

 

[PixelpusherBV]

Simply get the info for the folder (command + I) & paste (command + v) the image (that you have already copied to the clipboard (command + c)) into the folder image at the top of the info window. Then the folder will be displayed with your selected image.

 

[Big Stevie]

you have to find the images you want, but this is an awesome app; simple, free...

^^That did the trick, nice and easy as well. Took a few minutes for the images to finally appear on th folder icons, but it worked. Thanks buddy

 

[Big Stevie]

Simply get the info for the folder (command + I) & paste (command + v) the image (that you have already copied to the clipboard (command + c)) into the folder image at the top of the info window. Then the folder will be displayed with your selected image.

Ooooh, that works as well. Thanks

 

[fisherking]

Ooooh, that works as well. Thanks

it will work, of course...except with images that show generic jpg or png icons
(which is why i have 'plaster').

 

[GGJstudios]

it will work, of course...except with images that show generic jpg or png icons
(which is why i have 'plaster').

The manual method works even with such pictures, if you copy the image, not the icon. No app is needed.

How to change the icon for any disk, app, file or folder

 

[PixelpusherBV]

Better yet, if you are familiar with Photoshop, you can make the image you want partially transparent, so when you paste your image into the folder (on the info window), the folder will be shaped (transparent areas of the pic will show through to the desktop/ window), so it won't be just a plain square/ rectangle.

 

[GGJstudios]

Better yet, if you are familiar with Photoshop, you can make the image you want partially transparent, so when you paste your image into the folder (on the info window), the folder will be shaped (transparent areas of the pic will show through to the desktop/ window), so it won't be just a plain square/ rectangle.

You can do the same thing with Preview.