Change Folder Picture in Windows 10  

    Change Folder Picture in Windows 10

    Change Folder Picture in Windows 10

    How to Change a Folder Picture in Windows 10
    Published by Category: Customization
    03 Oct 2022
    Designer Media Ltd

    How to Change a Folder Picture in Windows 10


    By default, you will see a thumbnail preview of the contents of a folder on the folder's icon.

    If you like, you can choose any .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .tif, .tiff, .bmp, .ico, .wmf, .dib, .jfif, .jpe, .fpx, or .mix image file you like to show as a folder picture on the folder's icon instead of the default thumbnail preview.

    This tutorial will show you how to choose a file to show as a picture on a folder icon in Windows 10.

    If you choose a file to show as a folder picture, this folder will no longer show a thumbnail preview of its content until you restore the default folder pictures.

    If you change the icon of a folder, this folder will no longer show a folder picture or thumbnail preview.


    The method in this tutorial will no longer work in the latest Windows Insider Dev builds since there are no longer any folder thumbnail previews.


    EXAMPLE: Folder picture
    Change Folder Picture in Windows 10-folder_picture.jpg



    Here's How:

    1 Right click or press and hold on the folder, and click/tap on Properties.

    2 Do step 3 (choose file) or step 4 (restore default) below for what you would like to do.


    3 To Choose a File to be Folder Picture

    A) Click/tap on the Customize tab, and click/tap on the Choose File button under Folder pictures. (see screenshot below)

    Change Folder Picture in Windows 10-change_folder_picture-1.png

    B) Navigate to and select the image file you want to use as the folder picture, and click/tap on Open. (see screenshot below)

    It is recommended to copy the image into your "C:\Users\<user name>\Pictures" folder, and select the image from this location for the best results.

    Change Folder Picture in Windows 10-change_folder_picture-2.png

    C) Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below step 3A)


    4 To Restore Default Folder Picture

    A) Click/tap on the Customize tab, click/tap on the Restore Default button under Folder pictures, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

    Change Folder Picture in Windows 10-restore_default_folder_picture.png


    That's it,
    Shawn Brink


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  2. LogRaam
    Posts : 1
    Windows 10
       New #1

    Hi,

    I need to change several folder pictures and I wonder if there is a way to do it with a batch file.
    Actually, I can change the folder picture by clicking on Properties > Customize > Folder pictures: Choose File...
    But, if I try to create a Desktop.ini file with proper data such as :

    [ViewState]
    Mode=
    Vid=
    FolderType=Generic
    Logo=H:\MyFolder\FolderPic.jpg

    it doesn't works. The Explorer won't update and take into account the new/edited desktop.ini file. Even when restarting explorer.exe.

    My question is: is it possible to change folder picture with a command or a script in Windows 10 (version 20H2 OS Build 19042.985) instead of clicking on the Properties popup?

    Thank You
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