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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Table of Contents
- Color Folder Icons
- Retro Folder Icons
- Minimalist Folder Icons
- Gradient Folder Icons
- Hand-Drawn Folder Icons
- Boho Folder Icons
- Patterned Folder Icons
- Productivity Folder Icons
- Dark Academia Folder Icons
- Cottagecore Folder Icons
- Plant Folder Folder Icons
- Kawaii Folder Icons
- Pastel Folder Icons
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
Black Folder Icon
Neutral & Beige Folder Icons
- Latte Brown Folder Icon Pack
- Desert MacBook Folder Icon Pack
- Neutral Desktop Organizer with Folder Icons
- Deep Beige Folder Icon Pack
Pink Folder Icons
- Pink Folder Icon Bundle
- Peach Folder Icon Bundle
- Blush Pink Folder Icon Pack
- Soft Pink Folder Icon Pack
- Peach Pink Folder Icon Pack
Green Folder Icons
Yellow Folder Icons
Blue Folder Icons
Purple Folder Icons
Gray 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!
- Cute Flowers Folder Icons
- Y2K Aesthetic Desktop Folder Icons
- Cute Retro Desktop Folder Icons
- Pastel Retro Flower Desktop 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!
- Fine Line Folder Icons
- Minimal Categorized Desktop Folder Icons
- Minimal Floral Fine Line 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!
Hand-Drawn Folder Icons
If you love a quirky doodle aesthetic, you’ll love these 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!)
Patterned Folder Icons
From gingham checkers to quirky animal prints, patterned folder icons add much-needed style to your setup.
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 & Office Aesthetic Icons
- Office Essentials Icon Bundle
- Student Folder Icon Set
- Academic Folder Icon Set
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!
- General Dark Academia Icons
- Dark Academia Desktop Folder Icon Set
- Dark Academia Folder Icons & Desktop Organizer
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!
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!
- Tropical Desktop Folder Icons
- Boho Plant Desktop Organizer with Folder Icons
- House Plants Desktop Organizer with 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!
- Mega Kawaii Icon Set Bundle
- Cat-Themed Folder Icons
- Cute Computer Desktop Icons & Folders Collection
- Axolotl Desktop Theme Background Wallpaper Organizer Set
- Cute Pastel Animal 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 Colorful Desktop Folder Icons
- Summer Pastel Desktop Folder Icons
- Pastel Purple & Pink Folder Icons
- Pastel Icon Collection with Desktop Organizers
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:
- 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.
- In Finder, select the folder you wish to customize, and hit “⌘+I” (or File ➤ Get Info)
- Select the folder’s icon in the top left, you should see a blue highlight surrounding it
- 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.
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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