How to Change Icon Sizes in Windows 11

This article explains how to resize icons in Windows 11.

In Windows 11, there isn’t a single setting to change the icon sizes universally across the system. However, you can adjust icon sizes in specific areas such as the Taskbar, folder views, and the desktop.

Many people find it challenging to locate folders in Windows when the icons are too small. Fortunately, you can increase the icon sizes for better visibility. On the other hand, if you prefer a more compact layout, you can also decrease the size of the desktop icons.

Whatever your preference may be, Windows offers the flexibility to adjust icon sizes to meet your needs.

How to resize desktop icons in Windows 11

If the desktop icons are too large or small, you can quickly resize them to suit your environment. To quickly resize desktop icons in Windows 11, right-click on any blank area on the desktop, then select View ==> Large, Medium, or Small icons.

Select the size that works for you, and icons will automatically adjust to that size.

Selecting Large icons will increase the maximum available size in Windows.

How to resize folder icons in Windows 11

File Explorer also allows you to adjust files and folder icons. To increase the icons in File Explorer, go to the home folder, click the ellipsis (three dots) on the toolbar, and select your folder size. In File Explorer, you have Extra large icons available to you.

When you adjust the icons in File Explorer, they will automatically resize to suit your needs.

How to increase icons size on Taskbar in Windows 11

You can also resize the icons on the Taskbar. To do that, open Regedit. You can do this by hitting the Windows key + R and typing regedit or searching for regedit using the search menu.

When the Regedit app opens, please navigate to the folder path below, copy the line below, and paste it into the registry folder path field.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

On the Advanced folder, right-click it and select New ==> DWORD (32-bit) Value as highlighted below.

Name the new value:

TaskbarSi

Then, set the value to one of the following: 0, 1, or 2, giving you small, medium, or large.

Close out and reboot.

That should do it!

If you also want to increase the text size in Windows 11, read the post below:

How to Change Text Size in Windows 11

Conclusion:

• Resizing icons in Windows 11 enhances usability and accessibility.
• Users can easily adjust desktop icons through the right-click menu.
• File Explorer provides additional options for icon sizes, including extra large icons.
• Taskbar icons can be customized through the Windows Registry for a better fit.
• Making these adjustments can streamline your workflow and improve your overall experience with Windows 11.