A calm grid of dots with a wave rolling through it.
A tidy grid of dots, and a slow wave rolling through it. Monochrome by default, with six more palettes and adjustable density.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Dot Wave 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.
Dot Wave FAQ
How do I set Dot Wave as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Dot Wave 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 Dot Wave as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Dot Wave plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Dot Wave free?
Dot Wave 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 Dot Wave a video loop?
No. Dot Wave 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 Dot Wave 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 Dot Wave costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Dot Wave run on?
Dot Wave needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
