NEW: Icon styles
Starting with version 1.1.0.29, we’ve added a new Icon styles tab. You can now choose between the built-in icon styles directly from this tab as opposed to toggling between styles
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April 6, 2025
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NEW: Flip overlay image
March 26, 2025
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NEW: Apply drop shadows to overlay icons
Note: Freeware & Lite users do not have access to overlay icons. Starting with version 1.1.0.28, premium users can apply drop shadows to overlay icons.
Read More March 26, 2025
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NEW: Choose your own custom folder icon!
Note: Freeware and Lit eusers do not have access to custom folder icons. Starting with version 1.1.0.28, premium users can choose their own custom folder icon. Click the “Open image”
Read MoreWelcome to Windows 11 Folder Color Changer!
As of 16 December 2025, the latest version is 1.1.0.31. Click here to visit the Download page. As of 1.1.0.14, Windows 11 Folder Color Changer now also runs on Windows
Read More May 22, 2024
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Introducing color palettes!
Note: Freeware users do not have access to color palettes. Version 1.1.0.18 of Windows 11 Folder Color Changer brings color palettes. Choose from more than twenty pre-set color palettes or
Read More January 26, 2024
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Introducing the open folder icon style and inset icon!
Note: Freeware and Lite users can use the Open folder icon style, but do not have access to the inset image and mask features. We’re happy to let you know
Read More December 18, 2023
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Introducing cover images!
Note: Freeware and Lite users do not have access to this feature. Starting with the premium version 1.1.0.11, you can now create beautiful folder cover images. Starting with version 1.1.0.24,
Read More December 8, 2023
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Introducing the advanced color mixer!
Note: Freeware users do not have access to this feature. Starting with the licensed version 1.1.0.10, premium and lite users can now make further color refinements using the advanced color
Read More December 4, 2023
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Introducing overlay icons!
Please note: Freeware and Lite users do not have access to this feature. Starting with the premium version 1.1.0.8, you can now customize overlay icons complete with positioning and resizing
Read More November 21, 2023
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Introducing unlimited folder colors!
Note: Freeware users do not have access to this feature. Starting with the fully licensed version 1.1.0.4, we’ve expanded on the 46 preset colors. You can now choose from unlimited
Read More November 21, 2023
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Introducing dark mode!
Starting with version 1.1.0.4, if you enable dark mode in Windows, Windows 11 Folder Color Changer will adapt to your dark theme. If you’d like to use the app in
Read More August 25, 2022
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Downloading Windows 11 Folder Color Changer
Click here to download Windows 11 Folder Color Changer. Please note: If you’re trying to update and have recently downloaded the app, either clear your browser cache first, or download
Read More January 24, 2026
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Unable to activate older versions (< 1.1.0.31)
There’s absolutely no need to purchase a new license. Simply update to the latest version of Windows 11 Folder Color Changer. Note: Whenever running into issues, always check that you’re
Read More January 9, 2026
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Google Drive breaking custom folder icons
We’re receiving reports that Google Drive is breaking custom folder icons. Our team is studying Google Drive’s behavior to determine if there’s a workaround. This is caused entirely by Google Drive
Read More January 7, 2026
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Missing app shortcuts
We’ve resolved the issue. If you’ve already installed version 1.1.0.31, please fully uninstall it, before redownloading and reinstalling using the fixed installer. We’re aware of an issue with the installer
Read More December 16, 2025
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Version 1.1.0.31 is now available!
The latest version of Windows 11 Folder Color Changer (1.1.0.31) is now available! * NEW: Image libraries * NEW: Apply a variety of gradients to the STANDARD folder icon *
Read More December 16, 2025
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I did not get my Product Key / What to do if you don’t receive a Product Key
If you purchased a license via our website, we need to manually process your order. This takes a bit of time. In the interim, please download and install the app,
Read More October 21, 2025
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NEW! OneDrive for Business color palette
October 21, 2025
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NEW! Using libraries with inset images
Starting with version 1.1.0.31, we’re replacing the “select image” dialog for inset images with the new libraries feature. You can now add your inset images to libraries, helping you organize
Read More October 17, 2025
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NEW! Apply gradients to the standard folder icon
October 15, 2025
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NEW! Using libraries with overlay icons
Starting with version 1.1.0.31, we’ve integrated the new libraries feature directly into the “Customize overlay icon” window.
Read More October 13, 2025
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NEW! Image libraries
Starting with version 1.1.0.31, you can create image libraries in Windows 11 Folder Color Changer. You can now use images from your image libraries as cover images or overlay icons.
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