Twisting gradient ribbons pencilled onto cream paper stroke by stroke, then quietly rubbed out again.
Twisting gradient ribbons pencilled onto cream paper stroke by stroke, then quietly rubbed out again.
In the app you can adjust the colours, ribbons, ribbon width, waviness and stroke time. 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 Ribbon Strokes 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.
Ribbon Strokes FAQ
How do I set Ribbon Strokes as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Ribbon Strokes 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 Ribbon Strokes as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Ribbon Strokes plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Ribbon Strokes free?
Ribbon Strokes 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 Ribbon Strokes a video loop?
No. Ribbon Strokes 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 Ribbon Strokes 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 Ribbon Strokes costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Ribbon Strokes run on?
Ribbon Strokes needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
