An endless dive into the Mandelbrot set's seahorse valley.
An endless dive into the seahorse valley of the Mandelbrot set, computed per pixel on the GPU with smooth colouring. Pick a palette and the zoom speed.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Mandelbrot Zoom 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.
Mandelbrot Zoom FAQ
How do I set Mandelbrot Zoom as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Mandelbrot Zoom 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 Mandelbrot Zoom as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Mandelbrot Zoom plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Mandelbrot Zoom free?
Mandelbrot Zoom 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 Mandelbrot Zoom a video loop?
No. Mandelbrot Zoom 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 Mandelbrot Zoom 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 Mandelbrot Zoom costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Mandelbrot Zoom run on?
Mandelbrot Zoom needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
