Starter catalog of YouTube sources
Begin with a curated example selection before adding your own sources.
Video screensaver for Windows
Screensaver Video Player
Turn classic screensaver videos or any YouTube video into your Windows screensaver.
Choose a starter source or add a YouTube video, set an idle time, and let your Windows PC start fullscreen playback automatically when you step away.
- Current version
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- Release date
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- Status
- Free preview
- Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Uses YouTube playback
- No video files bundled
- Direct installer download
What it does
A video screensaver app for Windows
Screensaver Video Player works like a classic screensaver manager, but instead of installing old .scr files, it plays selected YouTube videos in fullscreen when your PC is idle.
Start with the included example catalog or add your own YouTube source. The app focuses on simple Windows behavior: choose a source, set the idle time, preview playback, and let it run when the computer is unused.
Preview
A closer look at the Windows app
The current preview includes catalog browsing, a selected YouTube source, a video preview area, and fullscreen controls for classic Windows screensaver behavior.
The starter catalog is only a starting point. You can add other YouTube channels, playlists, and individual videos, then choose how playback should behave when your PC is idle.
Features
Core tools for a YouTube video screensaver
A practical Windows utility with a starter catalog, custom YouTube sources, fullscreen preview, idle start, and basic system controls.
Add YouTube videos
Paste a YouTube video ID or link and use it as a Windows screensaver source.
Automatic idle start
Choose when the screensaver should start after mouse and keyboard inactivity.
Fullscreen preview
Test a screensaver instantly before relying on automatic start.
Windows startup support
Launch the app with Windows so your settings are ready after every restart.
System tray controls
Start fullscreen playback, open settings, or quit from the tray.
Fullscreen app protection
Avoid starting the screensaver while another app is already fullscreen.
Power and sleep options
Prevent display sleep while the screensaver is running, when enabled.
Audio control
Choose whether screensaver playback should include sound.
Video scaling modes
Fit, crop, or stretch playback depending on your screen and preference.
Multi-monitor preview behavior
Play the same screensaver across connected displays in the current preview version.
Diagnostics and fallbacks
Show clear messages when a source is unavailable and copy useful details for support.
Download
Download the latest Windows release
The main button downloads the latest Windows installer directly from this page. The file is stored in GitHub Releases, so version history, checksums, and changelog details remain available without requiring visitors to browse GitHub.
Only install files downloaded through screensaver.pro or the linked technical GitHub release page.
Install
How to install
- Download the latest installer from this page.
- Open the downloaded
.exefile. - If Windows shows a SmartScreen warning, choose More info and then Run anyway.
- Follow the installer prompts.
- Open Screensaver Video Player, choose a video screensaver, and set your idle time.
Why Windows may warn you
Early preview builds may trigger a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warning because the installer is new and may not yet have enough download reputation. It is a reputation warning: Windows has not seen enough trusted installs of this exact file or publisher yet.
For now, only continue if you downloaded Screensaver Video Player through screensaver.pro or the linked technical GitHub release page. You can compare the file name, version, and SHA256 checksum shown on this page.
Current status: public preview builds may be unsigned. Code signing is planned before wider promotion.
Catalog
Start with a curated example selection
The included starter catalog lets you try classic and retro screensaver-style playback without collecting links first.
It is a curated example selection based on public YouTube sources, not a closed library. You can add other YouTube channels, playlists, or individual videos and use them as your own Windows screensaver sources.
Example catalog
Curated YouTube channels
Classic screensaver videos
Retro screensaver videos
YouTube playlists
Individual videos
Custom channels
10 hour loops
Changelog
What's new
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Latest release
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Source notice
Independent app, independent video sources
Screensaver Video Player is an independent Windows app. It helps you choose, preview, and play YouTube videos as a fullscreen screensaver experience. The app does not sell, bundle, download, or redistribute video files.
Videos remain hosted by YouTube and are provided by their respective uploaders or rights holders. Availability, advertising, playback behavior, and rights can change on YouTube.
Screensaver Video Player is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube. YouTube is used descriptively as the source platform for video playback.
Pricing and support
Free preview, transparent future plans
Screensaver Video Player starts as a free public preview. The core goal is to make YouTube video sources easy to use as a Windows screensaver.
Later, optional support or premium features may be added. Any paid features will be clearly explained before purchase. Video content itself is not sold by the app; premium would apply to app features, convenience, profiles, advanced catalog options, multi-display controls, or similar functionality.
FAQ
Questions before downloading
Is Screensaver Video Player free?
The app starts as a free public preview. Optional support or premium features may be added later, with clear information before purchase.
Does it work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
The public preview is intended for Windows 10 and Windows 11. More specific requirements will be added as the release matures.
Can I use any YouTube video?
The app is designed to support classic screensaver videos and custom YouTube video sources. Playback depends on YouTube availability and embed behavior.
Does the app download YouTube videos?
No. It streams through YouTube and does not bundle, sell, download, or redistribute video files.
Why does Windows show a SmartScreen warning?
Early installers may be unsigned and may not yet have enough Microsoft Defender SmartScreen reputation. Code signing is planned before wider promotion.
Is this an official YouTube app?
No. Screensaver Video Player is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube.
Does it work on multiple monitors?
The current preview can play the same screensaver across connected displays. More multi-monitor options may be added later.
Where can I report a problem?
Use the support link on this page for now. A dedicated support page will be added before broader distribution, and GitHub remains available for technical release details.