The edge of the Sun up close: boiling granules, loops of plasma and every so often a flare.
The edge of the Sun up close: boiling granules, loops of plasma and every so often a flare.
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 Solar Flare 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.
Solar Flare FAQ
How do I set Solar Flare as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Solar Flare 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 Solar Flare as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Solar Flare plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Solar Flare free?
Solar Flare 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 Solar Flare a video loop?
No. Solar Flare 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 Solar Flare 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 Solar Flare costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Solar Flare run on?
Solar Flare needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
