Taut golden threads strung from ceiling to floor in a dark room, glinting as you circle slowly round them – after Lygia Pape.
Taut golden threads strung from ceiling to floor in a dark room, glinting as you circle slowly round them – after Lygia Pape.
In the app you can adjust the size and speed. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Golden Threads 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.
Golden Threads FAQ
How do I set Golden Threads as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Golden Threads 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 Golden Threads as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Golden Threads plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Golden Threads free?
Golden Threads 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 Golden Threads a video loop?
No. Golden Threads 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 Golden Threads 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 Golden Threads costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Golden Threads run on?
Golden Threads needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
