Folder Painter

Folder Painter is a tool designed to customize the color of folders in the Windows operating system. The program changes the visual appearance of directories without affecting their functionality.

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• Folder color changing. The main function of the program lets you select any folder on the system and apply one of the colors available in the palette. Changes are immediately visible in File Explorer.
• Built-in color palette. Includes 15 predefined colors covering the basic shades. Each color has a specific code and is applied permanently until the next modification.
• Portable mode. Requires no installation on the system. The program runs directly from the EXE file and leaves no residue in the Windows registry.
• Original color restoration. Provides the option to return a folder to its default color at any time. Removes any previous customization.
• Minimalist interface. Design focused on the main functions without superfluous elements. All options are accessible from the main window.
• Windows compatibility. Works on versions from Windows 7 to Windows 11. Maintains visual consistency across all editions of the operating system.
• Multiple folder selection. Lets you apply the same color to several folders at once. Saves time when bulk changes are needed.
• Visual indicator. Shows a preview of the selected color before applying it. Helps confirm your choice of shade.
• Quick access from the context menu. Adds an option to the right-click menu of any folder. Speeds up the color-changing process.
• No additional requirements. Needs no external frameworks or libraries to work. Standalone executable with all dependencies included.
• Saved settings. Remembers the last color used between sessions. Makes it easier to apply the same shade consistently at different times.

Folder Painter was developed by Sordum.org, a team known for creating Windows utilities. The program first appeared in 2018 and has received minor updates up to version 1.3. It is written in C++ with a focus on performance and compatibility with native Windows APIs.

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