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Desktop Colour Picker vs Iconize Folder
Provides screen color picking but no folder icon management
Short answer: Pick Desktop Colour Picker if you want quick screen colour picking; pick Iconize Folder if you want custom folder colors & icons on macOS. Both have a free plan.
Desktop Colour PickerPick HTML Colours from any screen, and choose from colour pickers
Iconize Folder Customize folder color & iconWhich to pick
Pick Desktop Colour Picker if you want…
- Quick screen colour picking
- HTML colour extraction
Pick Iconize Folder if you want…
- Custom folder colors & icons on macOS
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- What it is
- Desktop Colour Picker:Desktop Colour Picker lets you grab HTML colours from any screen and manage palettes.
- Iconize Folder:Iconize Folder lets Mac users customize folder colors and add icons, emojis, text or images to visually organize files.
- Best for
- Desktop Colour Picker:Quick screen colour picking
- Iconize Folder:Custom folder colors & icons on macOS
- Who it’s for
- Desktop Colour Picker:Designers and developers who need to sample colors from their desktop.
- Iconize Folder:Mac users who want personalized folder visuals
- Pricing
- Desktop Colour Picker:Freemium
- Iconize Folder:Freemium
Desktop Colour Picker features
- Multi-monitor support. Works across multiple monitors, including 4K and different scale settings.
- Colour history. Stores a history of selected colours for easy reuse.
- Light/Dark mode. Adapts to system theme for comfortable use.
- HEX input chooser. Enter or adjust colours directly via HEX values.
- Palette creation. Upgrade to create and manage colour palettes for projects.
Iconize Folder features
- 5000+ Symbol Icons. Choose from a library of over 5000 built-in symbols for folder icons.
- Adjustable Opacity & Size. Set transparency and resize symbol icons to fit your style.
- Folder Color Picker. Apply preset vibrant colors or any custom color via an eyedropper.
- Image & Emoji Support. Add images, emojis or custom text as folder icons.
- Dock Quick-Import. Drag folder paths to the Dock for fast access and icon editing.
- Export .icns Files. Save created folder icons as .icns files for reuse elsewhere.
Desktop Colour Picker vs Iconize Folder FAQ
What is the difference between Desktop Colour Picker and Iconize Folder?+
Desktop Colour Picker: Provides screen color picking but no folder icon management.
Should I use Desktop Colour Picker or Iconize Folder?+
Pick Desktop Colour Picker if you want quick screen colour picking or HTML colour extraction. Pick Iconize Folder if you want custom folder colors & icons on macOS.
Is Desktop Colour Picker or Iconize Folder free?+
Desktop Colour Picker has a free plan and paid plans. Iconize Folder has a free plan and paid plans.
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Desktop Colour Picker
16 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Sep 19, 2023
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