Hide Icons 2.27 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesHide Icons does one small job well. It hides every icon on your Desktop so the wallpaper shows clean, which is ideal before a presentation, a screen share or a screenshot. Nothing is moved or deleted. The app places a picture of your empty Desktop over the real one, so files stay exactly where they were. It suits anyone whose Desktop gathers clutter.
Key Features
- Hide or show all Desktop icons from the menu bar in one click
- Works across multiple displays and Spaces at once
- Control it through macOS Services with a changeable keyboard shortcut
- Set a custom solid colour wallpaper or keep your real wallpaper
- Refresh the Desktop view on a timer as your wallpaper changes
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page to get the app.
- Download from the official site if you prefer the developer page from Parker Software.
- Move the app to Applications, launch it, and use the menu bar item to hide your icons.
System Requirements
The developer says the app supports macOS 10.13 or later, up through recent releases. It is a small Swift app with modest needs and can be added as a login item.
FAQs
Does Hide Icons delete or move my files?
No. Your files never leave the Desktop folder. The app covers the Desktop with an image taken without the icons, and removing the cover restores the normal view.
Can I still open files while the icons are hidden?
Yes. Open Finder and go to the Desktop folder. Everything is there and works as usual while the Desktop looks empty.
What happens when I switch Spaces?
The app learns which Desktop belongs to which Space as you visit each one. If the wrong picture appears, Force Desktop refresh in the menu sorts it out.
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