A neon grid racing towards a pulsing sun under a spectrum skyline.
A neon grid races towards a striped sun that pulses with the bass, under a skyline drawn by the spectrum. Best with a synth playlist.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Synthwave 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.
Synthwave FAQ
How do I set Synthwave as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Synthwave 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 Synthwave as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Synthwave plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Synthwave free?
Synthwave 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 Synthwave a video loop?
No. Synthwave 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 Synthwave 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 Synthwave costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Synthwave run on?
Synthwave needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
