A dot grid stepping from tiny points to full dots in even bands, like a printer's tone scale.
A dot grid stepping from tiny points to full dots in even bands, like a printer’s tone scale.
In the app you can adjust the colours, dots and steps, keep one variation or get a new one every time, and choose how often it fades to the next. Nothing moves in between, so it uses almost no energy – one still image, drawn natively on your Mac at full resolution.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Dot Ramp 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.
Dot Ramp FAQ
How do I set Dot Ramp as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Dot Ramp 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 Dot Ramp as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Dot Ramp plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Dot Ramp free?
Dot Ramp 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 Dot Ramp a video loop?
No. Dot Ramp is drawn on your Mac with Metal at your display's full resolution, then holds still, so it stays sharp on any display size and uses almost no energy. The preview on this page is a capture of the real thing.
Will Dot Ramp 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 Dot Ramp costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Dot Ramp run on?
Dot Ramp needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
