How to Create Custom Windows 11 Screensaver [2 Methods]

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Microsoft hasn’t paid any attention to the screensavers in Windows 11 lately. Back in the day, screen savers used to be a cool thing. Animated backgrounds have taken over, but some still prefer the good old screensaver feature.

The built-in screensaver designs haven’t been updated, so you might want to create a custom screensaver in Windows 11. Yes, you can create your own custom Windows 11 screensaver. This way, you can pick your design and elements, which is missing in the default app.

We’ll discuss two methods to create your personal screensaver in Windows 11 and customize it to your heart’s content. Let’s begin.

1. Create a Custom Screensaver From Images

The easiest way to create a custom screensaver is to pick a set of photos that display when your PC is inactive.

You can create this screensaver design with the help of the Photos option in the screensaver utility. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Press the Windows key, type screensaver, and press Enter.

Step 2: Select the Photos option from the available screen savers list. Click on Settings.

Step 3: Browse and select the folder that contains all the images you want to use as a screensaver.

Step 4: Adjust the slideshow speed and click on Save.

Step 5: Click on Apply and then click OK.

Wait for one minute, and your custom image screensaver will run automatically.

2. Create a Custom Screensaver Using a Third-party App

Windows screensaver files use the .scr format. In theory, you could convert any video file into scr and then save it to the System32 folder as a screensaver. But there are no free video-to-scr converters available, and the paid ones are costly.

We even tried Video Screensaver from Screensaver Planet, which assured us we would set any video as a screensaver. But it failed to run in Windows 11, so avoid it. Then, we sought an alternative with Screensaver Wonder, a freemium tool to create custom screensavers.

This one worked perfectly and created a custom screensaver that appeared in the default Windows screensaver app and ran without errors.

Screensaver Wonder supports Windows 11, so download and install it on your PC. Then repeat the following steps:

Step 1: Launch Screensaver Wonder and click on Create video screensaver.

Step 2: Browse and select your video file or multiple files, and click Next.

Step 3: Type a name for the screensaver and click Next.

Step 4: Click Finish, type a name for your screensaver, and click Save.

Step 5: The Windows screensaver utility will launch. Select the newly created screensaver and click on Apply.

Step 6: Click on OK and then close both the tools.

Now, your custom screensaver will run after the default time. Note that all your screensaver will contain a watermark in the free version. We didn’t find it a big problem and suggest you create multiple free custom screensavers before the free trial runs out.

In addition, you can edit the screensavers with more elements, including music and more videos or effects, using the Screen Wonder app.

FAQs

Q- How can I create my screensaver?

You can use a set of photos or install a third-party app to create custom screensavers in Windows.

Q- How do I set the SCR file as my screensaver in Windows 11?

You can download screensavers directly from multiple sites. However, not all SCR files work and appear as screensaver in Windows. So, you must use a custom tool or download the screensavers from sites with positive feedback.

Q- How to install custom screensavers?

You’ll have to place the screensaver directly into the System32 folder. It is a sensitive location, so only use screensavers from trusted websites or a custom screensaver creator app.

Wrapping Up

Screensavers might appeal to a smaller audience, but Microsoft shouldn’t neglect it. It should either update the old tool into something that lets you create a screensaver or include that feature in Photos or the ClipChamp app.

For now, use the Screensaver Wonder app to create personalized screensavers.

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Abhishek Mishra

Abhishek fell in love with computers and consumer electronics a decade back. He has extensively covered popular operating systems, apps, and web services for the last five years at trusted publications including WindowsLatest, MakeUseOf, and Fossbytes. At YTECHB, he pens elaborate guides, emerging tech topics, and listicles.

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