People who sort projects, personal files, or shared work by folder need visual cues they can spot in Windows Explorer. Folder Marker adds color and icon labels to folders, including markers for priority, progress, and status.
Folder Marker adds labels to Explorer folders
After integration, a “Mark Folder” command appears in a folder’s right-click menu. Choose a color or icon there to give a folder a recognizable appearance in Explorer. Folder Marker can also change a folder’s color shade, with light and dark options.
The built-in labels cover several ways of sorting work: high, normal, or low priority; done, half-done, or planned; and approved, rejected, or pending. There are also labels for types of contents, such as work, important, temporary, and private files.
Use custom icons and category menus
The User Icons tab lets you add icons for folder labels. Folder Marker can load icons from ICO and ICL files, as well as EXE, DLL, CPL, and BMP files. Category submenus keep icon choices grouped in the Explorer menu.
- Mark several folders in one operation.
- Choose a built-in label or assign a custom icon.
- Use color, icon, or both to distinguish folders.
Choose markers that match the folder’s role
A project folder might carry a progress label, while a folder holding important files can receive a marker that stands out in a long list. Shared folders can also be marked so their role is easier to recognize when browsing.
The markings change only how folders look in Explorer; the files inside are not sorted or renamed.
Pros
- Change folder colors or shades from the Explorer context menu
- Label folders by priority, completion, project status, or contents
- Apply changes to several folders at once
- Add personal icons through the User Icons tab
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Can Folder Marker change a folder’s color as well as its icon?
Yes. It can change the folder color, choose a lighter or darker shade, or assign a different icon.
What kinds of labels can I use?
Labels include priority, completion, project status, and folder contents, such as work or important files.
Can I use my own folder icons?
Yes. Add icons through the User Icons tab. Supported icon sources include ICO, ICL, EXE, DLL, CPL, and BMP files.
