A softly lit field of blank keycaps seen at an angle, pressing down in rolling waves and ripples as if typed by the wind, a faint glow rising from under every key that goes down.
A softly lit field of blank keycaps seen at an angle, pressing down in rolling waves and ripples as if typed by the wind, a faint glow rising from under every key that goes down.
In the app you can adjust the colours, key travel and columns. 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 Key Wave 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.
Key Wave FAQ
How do I set Key Wave as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Key Wave 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 Key Wave as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Key Wave plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Key Wave free?
Key Wave 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 Key Wave a video loop?
No. Key Wave 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 Key Wave 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 Key Wave costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Key Wave run on?
Key Wave needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
