By default, you will not be able to change or customize your folder’s thumbnail view. However, there is a third-party tool that helps you customize the thumbnail view of your folder. Customizing it helps to give you a good and concise idea of what is there in the folder without even having to look at the name of the folder which also eliminates the need to open the folder. So, if you are someone that wants to customize the thumbnail of their folder, this is the perfect guide for you.
How to Customize Folder Thumbnail in Windows 11
Before we get into the details of how you can customize the thumbnail, you will first have to be running on the latest version of Windows 11. If you are running on the Windows 11 22H2 update and have build number 22581 or newer, you will be able to customize the thumbnail view on your PC. Let’s get started. In the event that you plan to restore to thumbnail back to its default, click on the Change icon and select the icon that you initially made a backup off after you clicked on the Export Resources button. The original icon of the thumbnail will now be displayed right away.
Conclusion
And this is a simple and easy way to change the thumbnail preview of your folder on your Windows 11 PC. Do note that sometimes, you might need to restart your PC to have the changes take effect. So, what do you think about being able to change the preview of your folder’s thumbnail? Do you think it needs to be added right within Windows 11 or do you think it’s good enough to use a third-party app? Let us know about it in the comments below. Windows 11 Guide:
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