Density & icon size

Tune spacing and icon size for different folders and screens.

Density + icon size

Explorer lets you tune how “dense” the UI feels, and how big items render.

Where to change it

Open Preferences → View:

  • Density
  • Icon size
  • Reduce motion (optional)

Density

Choose density based on how you work:

  • Compact: maximum items on screen, best for cleanup sessions.
  • Comfortable: balance of readability and density.
  • Large: easiest targeting, good for touchpads and larger displays.

Icon size

Icon size is separate from density:

  • Small: best for document-heavy folders.
  • Medium: solid default.
  • Large: best for visual folders (images, design assets).

Reduce motion (optional)

If you prefer fewer animations, enable Reduce motion in Preferences.

Practical presets

  • Screenshot folders: Grid view + Large icons + Comfortable density
  • Project folders: List view + Compact density
  • Mixed folders: Grid view + Medium icons + Compact density (then filter)

Next steps