From our phones to our desktops, there’s just so much in the digital decor space to customize and personalize our setups. One of our favorites? Aesthetic folder icons.

Custom folder icons make organizing your desktop incredibly satisfying, and truly transform your setup to match your aesthetic.

Whether you want to color code by school subject, or just match your desktop to the rest of your aesthetic, there’s a ton of choice out there – but we’ve rounded up the best folder icon packs for all different themes.

Ditch the boring default folder icons and liven up your setup with these custom folder icon packs!

Wondering how to install your shiny new desktop icons? Check out our setup guide.

Still looking for more ways to make your Mac setup more stylish? Check out our full guide on how you can make your Mac more aesthetic!


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Color Folder Icons

A monochromatic color scheme adds a touch of your personality to your setup without going overboard. Keep scrolling for our top color folder icons!

White Folder Icon

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Black Folder Icon

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Black Folder Icon

Neutral & Beige Folder Icons

Neutral & Beige Folder Icons

Pink Folder Icons

Pink Folder Icons

Green Folder Icons

Green Folder Icons

Yellow Folder Icons

Yellow Folder Icons

Blue Folder Icons

Blue Folder Icons

Purple Folder Icons

Purple Folder Icons

Gray Folder Icons

Gray Folder Icons

Colorful Folder Icons

Colorful Folder Icons

Retro Aesthetic Folder Icons

Unleash your inner ‘60s flower power, or go back to the days of flip phones and floppy disks with these retro aesthetic folder icons!

Retro Aesthetic Folder Icons

Minimalist Folder Icons

Want to keep your desktop slick and simple? Minimalist folder icons add personality to your folders while avoiding unnecessary digital clutter!

Complete your minimalist aesthetic with our guide to the the best minimalist desk setup & home office ideas!

Minimalist Folder Icons

Aesthetic Gradient Folder Icons

From our best-selling Aura Hearts pack to classic vibrant folder designs, gradient folder icons add a splash of color to your aesthetic desktop design!

Aesthetic Gradient Folder Icons

Hand-Drawn Folder Icons

If you love a quirky doodle aesthetic, you’ll love these hand-drawn folder icons!

Hand-Drawn Folder Icons

Boho Folder Icons

The muted color schemes, illustrated designs, and natural themes in these boho folder icon packs will fit nicely into any desktop aesthetic! (Want to create a cohesive boho aesthetic across your devices? Check out these matching boho app icons!)

Boho Folder Icons

Patterned Folder Icons

From gingham checkers to quirky animal prints, patterned folder icons add much-needed style to your setup.

Patterned Folder Icons

Work & Productivity Folder Icons

Keep your digital workspace professional yet personal with these top work and productivity folder icons!

(If you’re a student looking for more productivity tools, check out our guide to the best student productivity websites!)

Work & Productivity Folder Icons

Dark Academia Folder Icons

Dark academia folder icons can turn your desktop into a moody gothic library. Check out a few of our favorite packs below!

Dark Academia Folder Icons

Cottagecore Folder Icons

Escape to a cozy homestead tucked away in a magical forest with a cottagecore aesthetic. Scroll down for our top cottagecore icon picks!

Complete your cottagecore asethteic with these cottagecore app icons for iOS!

Cottagecore Folder Icons

Plant Folder Icons

Prefer a walk in the wilderness than to a day at your desktop? Get the best of both worlds with these plant folder icons!

Plant Folder Icons

Kawaii Folder Icons

From cuddly cats to adorable axolotls, these kawaii folder icons keep your desktop as cutesy as possible. Check out our favorites below!

Pair your new folders with kawaii app icons to complete your cutesy setup!

Kawaii Folder Icons

Pastel Folder Icons

Is pastel your go-to palette? Check out our favorite pastel folder icon packs below!

Can’t get enough of the pastel aesthetic? Check out these pastel app icons for iOS 17!

Pastel Folder Icons

How to Change Folder Icons & Color on Mac

Now that you’ve got your new folder icons, here are the simple steps for installing them:

  1. Open your desired icon in Preview (or any image processing app) and hit ⌘+A (or Edit ➤ Select All), then ⌘+C (or Edit ➤ Copy) to copy it to your clipboard.
  2. In Finder, select the folder you wish to customize, and hit “⌘+I” (or File ➤ Get Info)
  3. Select the folder’s icon in the top left, you should see a blue highlight surrounding it
  4. Then simply paste your icon (⌘+V, or Edit ➤ Paste), and you’re done!

Tip: If you want to use the same folder icon for multiple folders, change the icon on one empty folder, and duplicate the folder as many times as you’d like.

How to Change Folder Icons & Color on Mac

Which is your favorite folder icon set? Any other themes you’re looking for? Let us know in the comments below!

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