Folder Marker

Folder Marker is software designed to customize folder icons in Windows. The program allows you to modify the visual appearance of directories using predefined colors, symbols, and labels. The tool is aimed at organizing files and improving visual identification of projects, priorities, or work statuses.

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• Icon change. Folder Marker includes a library of predefined icons that can be assigned to any folder. The icons are categorized by colors, shapes, and meanings, such as high priority, completed work, or important files.
• Visual labeling. The software allows you to mark folders with specific labels like "Confidential", "Temporary", or "Project". These labels change the folder icon to reflect its content or status.
• Advanced customization. Users can import custom icons in ICO or PNG formats. The program supports size and resolution adjustments to ensure system compatibility.
• Integration with Windows Explorer. Folder Marker options are available in the right‑click context menu. No additional steps are required to apply changes.
• Priority marking. Includes icons to classify folders by urgency levels: low, medium, high. Each level has a distinctive color.
• Status marking. Offers icons to indicate task progress, such as "In progress", "Reviewed", or "Completed".
• Predefined templates. Contains icon sets designed for common categories such as documents, images, music, and videos.
• Batch changes. Allows applying the same icon or label to multiple folders simultaneously.
• Windows version compatibility. Works on operating systems from Windows 7 to Windows 11, both 32‑bit and 64‑bit versions.
• Icon restoration. Includes an option to revert folders to their original appearance at any time.
• Support for shortcuts. Icon changes can also be applied to shortcuts without affecting the original file.
• Available languages. The interface is translated into several languages, including Spanish, English, French, and German.

Folder Marker was developed by the Softanics team. The first version of the program was released in 2008. The software is written in C++ and uses Windows APIs for file system integration. Regular updates have added support for new Windows versions and additional customization features. Development has focused on maintaining optimal performance and simple setup without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

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