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FolderBrander for Mac

Change folder icons in the Finder sidebar.

$9.95
In English
Version 2.4
4.2
Based on 60 user rates

FolderBrander overview

FolderBrander lets you quickly and easily alter the look of your folders. Mac OS X lets you keep folders in the Dock and the Finder's sidebar. This makes accessing frequently used folders quick and easy. The problem is that without customized folder icons, you cannot tell the folders apart. In many cases, having a short text label over an icon makes it much easier to tell what's in the folder. However, creating such an icon using a graphic app and an icon app can be difficult and time-consuming.

Just pick a base icon and type in a short text label. Two sliders let you rotate and skew the text to match the orientation and perspective of the base icon. To position the text, simply click and drag.

Features:

  • Easily add text to folder icon
  • Rotate/skew text
  • Add text effects
  • Extensible with your own base icons

What’s new in version 2.4

Version 2.4:
  • Now works on MacBook Pro with Retina Display

FolderBrander for Mac

$9.95
In English
Version 2.4
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4.2

(51 Reviews of FolderBrander)

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cjoconnell77
cjoconnell77
Sep 28 2020
2.4
5.0
Sep 28 2020
5.0
Version: 2.4
Does what I need Good Support
amaloney
amaloney
Oct 28 2019
2.4
5.0
Oct 28 2019
5.0
Version: 2.4
FB website has msg: "We're sorry but FolderBrander is no longer available." FB has been retired.
Mully
Mully
Mar 26 2019
2.4
5.0
Mar 26 2019
5.0
Version: 2.4
Just loaded Folder Brander on Mojave 10.14.3 and it works as before. Love this app so that it works on Mojave is a real plus.
DerKrobsen
DerKrobsen
Dec 26 2018
2.4
5.0
Dec 26 2018
5.0
Version: 2.4
Great app that makes life easier on your desktop. Mojave says it will need updating for next release. Hope it is.
Rafaelgonzalez
Rafaelgonzalez
Nov 24 2018
2.4
5.0
Nov 24 2018
5.0
Version: 2.4
Great and easy to use
Sterling-Hill
Sterling-Hill
May 13 2023
2.4
5.0
May 13 2023
5.0
Version: 2.4
cjoconnell77
cjoconnell77
Sep 28 2020
5.0
Sep 28 2020
5.0
Version: null
Mully
Mully
Mar 26 2019
5.0
Mar 26 2019
5.0
Version: null
DerKrobsen
DerKrobsen
Dec 26 2018
5.0
Dec 26 2018
5.0
Version: null
Rafaelgonzalez
Rafaelgonzalez
Nov 24 2018
5.0
Nov 24 2018
5.0
Version: null
swstewart34
swstewart34
Mar 12 2018
3.5
Mar 12 2018
3.5
Version: null
jucardval
jucardval
May 31 2017
4.5
May 31 2017
4.5
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Jacar9
Jacar9
Jul 26 2016
5.0
Jul 26 2016
5.0
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dhwebber
dhwebber
May 27 2014
5.0
May 27 2014
5.0
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A2mandel
A2mandel
Mar 11 2014
4.0
Mar 11 2014
4.0
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anonymous-tapir-4689
Nov 4 2013
5.0
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Toots
Toots
Mar 28 2013
4.0
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4.0
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Laundryczar
Laundryczar
Mar 23 2013
4.0
Mar 23 2013
4.0
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Sunapics
Sunapics
Mar 15 2013
4.5
Mar 15 2013
4.5
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Ferlong
Ferlong
Mar 15 2013
4.5
Mar 15 2013
4.5
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EgilJHausberg6676
EgilJHausberg6676
Mar 15 2013
2.5
Mar 15 2013
2.5
Version: null
ALFmacUTD
ALFmacUTD
Mar 14 2013
5.0
Mar 14 2013
5.0
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Ppod
Ppod
Mar 6 2013
4.5
Mar 6 2013
4.5
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willregla
willregla
Nov 22 2012
5.0
Nov 22 2012
5.0
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amaloney
amaloney
Oct 1 2012
5.0
Oct 1 2012
5.0
Version: null
Monzterdk
Monzterdk
Apr 20 2012
1.5
Apr 20 2012
1.5
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Mikeathome
Mikeathome
Nov 21 2011
4.0
Nov 21 2011
4.0
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Superquadric
Superquadric
Jun 24 2011
3.0
Jun 24 2011
3.0
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Fiscalwise
Fiscalwise
May 31 2011
2.5
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2.5
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Widber
Widber
Apr 9 2011
4.5
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4.5
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gluhring
gluhring
Apr 6 2011
4.0
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4.0
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Albertross
Albertross
Mar 28 2011
5.0
Mar 28 2011
5.0
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hyimlevy
hyimlevy
Mar 16 2011
1.5
Mar 16 2011
1.5
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Macnook
Macnook
Feb 23 2011
4.0
Feb 23 2011
4.0
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Borisd
Borisd
Feb 22 2011
4.5
Feb 22 2011
4.5
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Mookzmom
Mookzmom
Jan 26 2011
5.0
Jan 26 2011
5.0
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mobile0170
mobile0170
Jan 26 2011
4.5
Jan 26 2011
4.5
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The-Captain
The-Captain
Jan 26 2011
5.0
Jan 26 2011
5.0
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Patrous
Patrous
Jan 25 2011
4.0
Jan 25 2011
4.0
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Anthonyg65
Anthonyg65
Jan 22 2011
4.5
Jan 22 2011
4.5
Version: null
Jden
Jden
Jan 21 2011
4.5
Jan 21 2011
4.5
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Outrider
Outrider
Jan 21 2011
3.0
Jan 21 2011
3.0
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Muppet
Muppet
Jan 21 2011
3.0
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3.0
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Boy10
Boy10
Jan 21 2011
4.0
Jan 21 2011
4.0
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Nancy-Hankin
Nancy-Hankin
Jan 21 2011
2.0
Jan 21 2011
2.0
Version: null