Ultimate Folder Icon Changer

Ultimate Folder Icon Changer is simple, small and reliable. It allows you to customize the layout of the folder thumbnails in the Windows Explorer, by replacing the classic icon with one that you choose. For instance, if you have a folder dedicated to a particular event, program, project or other important item, you can set the folder icon to the afferent logo.

When storing a series of folders on your computer, it might become difficult to identify the one you wish to use, since they all look the same to you. The yellow dossier symbol is classic for the Windows theme, but it can be confusing when searching for a particular folder. Ultimate Folder Icon Changer offers you an alternative to searching for a directory on your computer.

The application allows you to customize the icon of a folder by replacing it with a picture of your choice. Simply create a custom .ICO file, then open Ultimate Folder Icon Changer and apply it to the folder. All you need to do is select the folder, then apply the image.

Not only can you enliven the folders display when browsing in Windows Explorer, but you can easily get an insight of the directory’s contents. For instance, you may create a specific folder to store the output of a project, then set the project logo as a directory icon. Thus, even with an unrelated folder name, a single glance can tell you what the directory contains.

The folder icon can automatically offer you a preview of the contents, but only if you set the view to large thumbs. In list or detailed view, the folder is displayed with the classic icon. Ultimate Folder Icon Changer allows you to change that. The software only supports .ICO files and allows you to assign a certain icon to a folder, as well as remove it. Erasing the original image does not affect the folder icon.