How to change the thumbnail of a folder in Windows 11

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change the thumbnail of a folder in Windows 11.

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How to change the thumbnail of a folder in Windows 11

  1. Open File Explorer.
    Open File Explorer
  2. Go to the folder whose thumbnail you want to change.
  3. Right-click on the folder.
  4. Click on Properties.
    Open folder properties
  5. In the next window, you click Customize.
    Customize tab
  6. In the 'Folder pictures' section, you click on Choose File.
    Choose File button
  7. In the next window, you select the image you want to use as the new thumbnail for the folder.
  8. Click Open.
    Select a picture
  9. Click Apply.
  10. Click OK.
    Save folder picture icon

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Related:

Fix: Thumbnails not showing in Windows 10 or 11 File Explorer

References:

https://www.guidingtech.com/how-to-change-folder-thumbnail-in-windows-11/

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-folder-picture-previews/