Layers of polka dots drifting the same way at different depths, the far ones smaller, dimmer and softly out of focus, while the heading turns slowly round.
Layers of polka dots drifting the same way at different depths, the far ones smaller, dimmer and softly out of focus, while the heading turns slowly round.
In the app you can adjust the colours, layers, drift speed and blur. 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 Parallax Polka 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.
Parallax Polka FAQ
How do I set Parallax Polka as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Parallax Polka 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 Parallax Polka as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Parallax Polka plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Parallax Polka free?
Parallax Polka 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 Parallax Polka a video loop?
No. Parallax Polka 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 Parallax Polka 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 Parallax Polka costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Parallax Polka run on?
Parallax Polka needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
