Rows of dots and dashes slide past each other at their own speeds like a slow ticker, and now and then every row comes to rest in line, standing in neat columns before drifting apart again.
Rows of dots and dashes slide past each other at their own speeds like a slow ticker, and now and then every row comes to rest in line, standing in neat columns before drifting apart again.
In the app you can adjust the colours, rows, dashes 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 Dot Dash 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 Dash FAQ
How do I set Dot Dash as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Dot Dash 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 Dash as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Dot Dash plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Dot Dash free?
Dot Dash 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 Dash a video loop?
No. Dot Dash 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 Dash 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 Dash costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Dot Dash run on?
Dot Dash needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
