Change folder colors
Customize selected folders with practical colors like blue, green, red, purple, gray, black, white, yellow, and more.
Windows folder icon changer
Make folders easier to spot with colors and badges.
FolderCharm is a simple Windows app for changing folder colors and adding optional badge icons. Organize projects, clients, finance folders, private folders, favorites, and more with clean custom folder icons.
Windows 10 and Windows 11. Lightweight installer. No shell extension required.
Folder colorsPick colors that make folders easier to scan.
Badge iconsAdd check, star, lock, warning, heart, info, and more.
Easy resetRestore the selected folder back to normal anytime.
Features
A clean folder color changer for Windows
FolderCharm helps you visually organize folders without clutter, complicated settings, or shell extensions.
Add badge icons
Mark folders as important, complete, private, high priority, informational, client-related, finance-related, or favorites.
Reset anytime
Undo custom folder icons and return the selected folder to its normal Windows appearance.
Made for Windows
Designed as a Windows-first desktop app for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Simple workflow
Choose a folder, pick a folder color, optionally choose a badge icon and badge color, then apply.
No shell extension
FolderCharm keeps the app lightweight and avoids adding right-click shell integration.
Use cases
Organize folders visually at a glance
1
Projects and clientsMake active projects, client folders, and work folders stand out instantly.
2
Finance and private foldersUse lock, dollar, warning, and info badges to mark folders by purpose.
3
Favorites and prioritiesAdd stars, hearts, checks, and warning badges so the right folder is easier to find.
4
Cleaner desktop organizationUse color and badges instead of relying only on folder names.
How it works
Customize a folder in four steps
FolderCharm is intentionally simple, so you can customize folders without learning a complicated icon editor.
1
Select folder
Choose the folder you want to customize.
2
Pick color
Choose a folder color and folder style.
3
Add badge
Optionally add a badge icon and badge color.
4
Apply
Apply the new folder icon or reset it back to normal.
Download
Download FolderCharm for Windows
Install FolderCharm and start customizing Windows folders with colors and badge icons. The installer is hosted on GitHub Releases for a clean, versioned download. Read the FolderCharm privacy policy.
FAQ
FolderCharm questions
What does FolderCharm do?
It changes selected Windows folder icons by applying a custom folder color and optional badge icon.
Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes. FolderCharm is built for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Can I undo a custom icon?
Yes. Use reset to restore the selected folder back to normal.
Does it install a shell extension?
No. FolderCharm avoids shell extensions and right-click integration.