Two Fresnel zone plates – rings drawn ever closer together – sliding over each other, so huge moiré patterns bloom where they overlap.
Two Fresnel zone plates – rings drawn ever closer together – sliding over each other, so huge moiré patterns bloom where they overlap.
In the app you can adjust the ring density. 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 Zone Plate 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.
Zone Plate FAQ
How do I set Zone Plate as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Zone Plate 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 Zone Plate as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Zone Plate plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Zone Plate free?
Zone Plate 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 Zone Plate a video loop?
No. Zone Plate 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 Zone Plate 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 Zone Plate costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Zone Plate run on?
Zone Plate needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
