A quiet terminal typing out the shader that draws it, page by page, with a blinking cursor.
A quiet terminal typing out the shader that draws it, page by page, with a blinking cursor.
In the app you can adjust the colours. 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 Self Portrait 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.
Self Portrait FAQ
How do I set Self Portrait as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Self Portrait 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 Self Portrait as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Self Portrait plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Self Portrait free?
Self Portrait 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 Self Portrait a video loop?
No. Self Portrait 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 Self Portrait 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 Self Portrait costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Self Portrait run on?
Self Portrait needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
