It is easy to confuse wallpapers for screensavers, but this is a mistake. There are a few differences, but the most outstanding one is the animated nature of screensavers. This animation is a conspicuous omission in wallpapers, which are most often static art pieces. It is time to give screensavers the value they truly deserve. This article will explore some of the most elegant free Windows 11 screensavers and show you why they are perfect for your computer.

What should you know before downloading a screensaver?

Many of the Windows 11 screensavers you will see recommended in this article and all over the internet will come in a ZIP file. This implies you will extract them first before you can use them. Once extracted, the files may be executables (EXE) or in the SCR format. Screensavers in an EXE format will require you to double-click before installation starts, but SCR files will need you to right-click and select the install option. Whatever the case may be, after installation, you will be able to find the new screensavers in your PC’s list of Windows screensavers. You should note that many third-party screensavers will include options that you can play around with and adjust. You will find the newly installed screen savers by navigating Settings app / Personalization / Lock Screen / Screensaver.

What are the best free screen savers for Windows 11?

You will get more functionality using premium screensavers, but the screensavers discussed in this article are the best free options you will have for a Windows 11 PC. Users of Mac are probably used to the 2020 Drift screensaver. Thanks to the work of this independent developer, Windows users can enjoy the Drift screensaver. He has made it available for free via a GitHub download. The only downside is that you will need to download two separate files to get this working. But once you follow the onscreen instructions on the download site, you will have this premium-looking screensaver in no time installed. ⇒ Windrift If you had the old Fliqlo installed on your computer, you must uninstall it first before continuing with the fresh installation. The revised version is called Flipit, and it is open source. While it is very similar to its predecessor, it also has the options of World Times. ⇒ Flipit SPONSORED This engine exists on steam and helps create animated wallpapers on Windows 11. Alternatively, you will be able to use the different wallpapers created by steam users via Steam Workshop. Even though these are technically seen as wallpaper, because they have the animation feature, they could serve the very purpose after your PC is left idle for a while. ⇒ Wallpaper Engine Another great feature is that the scenes can move and flow to match the music you are playing on your PC. This works for Spotify, other streaming platforms, and music played locally on your computer. ⇒ Plane9 With this screensaver, you will have 2001: A Space Odyssey’s Misanthropic AI aboard right on your screen. If you do not get the movie reference, this may not be the screensaver for you. The design helps you relive the movie through 8 screens depicting when the HAL system was in control. This is not only a very beautiful backdrop on your PC but also very relaxing. ⇒ Hal 9000 If you want specific 3D screensavers, read our 5+ best 3D screensavers for Windows 10/11 guide. Let’s know in the comments which of these options you find the most appealing.

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