Ink tendrils spreading and curling through still water.
Drops of ink bloom and curl through still water, spreading into fine tendrils that slowly fade. Paper white or midnight water, seven ink colours.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Ink in Water in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Preview free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Ink in Water FAQ
How do I set Ink in Water as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Ink in Water in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Ink in Water as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Ink in Water plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Ink in Water free?
Ink in Water is included in SCRNSVRS Unlimited. It's free for your first 7 days; after that Unlimited is $1.99/month or $9.99/year (€1.99/month or €9.99/year) for every screensaver, including new ones. It can also come up in Free this month, when 25 premium screensavers are free for everyone.
Is Ink in Water a video loop?
No. Ink in Water is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Ink in Water slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Ink in Water costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Ink in Water run on?
Ink in Water needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
