Four glowing bikes racing round a grid, walling each other in with their trails until one is left.
Four glowing bikes racing round a grid, walling each other in with their trails until one is left.
In the app you can adjust the 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 Light Cycles in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Light Cycles FAQ
How do I set Light Cycles as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Light Cycles 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 Light Cycles as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Light Cycles plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Light Cycles free?
Yes. Light Cycles is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Light Cycles a video loop?
No. Light Cycles 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 Light Cycles 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 Light Cycles costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Light Cycles run on?
Light Cycles needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
