Right-clickorcontrol-clickon the folder you want to customize.
SelectGet Infofrom the context menu.
Click thefolder iconin the upper left of the folder info window so that it is highlighted.
ClickEditin the menu bar near the top left of the screen and selectCopyfrom the drop down menu.
Locate and open thePreviewapp.
With Preview open, clickFilein the menu bar.
Select theMarkup tool(looks like the tip of a pencil).
Select theAdjust Coloricon, which looks like three sliders or a prism with light passing through it.
you’re free to paste the folder icon into any image-editing software you have.
grab the colored folder, and pressCommand+Cto copy it.
Return to the Folder Info box from earlier.
If you have closed it, get it back by right-clicking the folder you are trying to customize.
poke the folder in the Folder Info box, and pressCommand+V.
you could now terminate the Folder Info box, and your folder will have the new color.
you could then paste it into the Folder Info box just like you did in step 11 above.
These steps will replace the original folder icon with a custom photo or any other icon you like.
FAQ
Right-tap the folder you want to delete and selectMove to Trash.
To permanently delete the folder from your trash, select theTrash canicon and chooseEmpty.
Click anywhere on your desktop screen.
In the top menu, selectFile>New Folder.
The folder will appear on your desktop, allowing you to rename it and drag in files or images.
