Default macOS Screensaver Folder Location

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Default macOS Screensaver Folder Location

I'm trying to find the folder for these screensavers on my Mac so I can download them as a video for a custom screensaver.Does anybody know how to get to the folder in the filesystem? Thanks.

When i went to /System/Library/Screen Savers/Default Collections, i could only see Colors in the only folder.

When i went to /Library/Application Support/com.apple.idleassetsd/Customer/, i could only find the fancy aerial view wallpapers.

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iMac 24″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 11, 2025 6:37 PM

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Answer 1

dialabrain

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Sep 12, 2025 5:22 AM in response to bob_java_edition

"Based upon an earlier posting" I guess I wasn't clear. They are not videos you can download.

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Owl-53

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Sep 12, 2025 2:12 AM in response to bob_java_edition

You may want add ~/Library/Screen Savers

The ~ symbol represents your user's home directory. You can access these folders using Finder by pressing Command + Shift + G and entering the path.

As for customizing them " as a video for a custom screensaver. "

That would be above my pay grade

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Answer 3

dialabrain

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Sep 12, 2025 5:08 AM in response to bob_java_edition

FWIW, those are not individual screen savers. They are thumbnails contained in '/System/Library/Desktop Pictures/.thumbnails' used by the Screen Saver.

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Owl-53

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Sep 12, 2025 5:09 AM in response to bob_java_edition

Based upon an earlier posting " They are thumbnails " and " as a video for a custom screensaver. "

Not sure this will be possible

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Answer 5

Sep 12, 2025 4:42 AM in response to Owl-53

I went to that file path, but it didn't have anything in it.

The closest filepath I have so far is /System/Library/Desktop Pictures/

where it only had Sonoma and Sequoia wallpapers.

I also do have the other screensavers downloaded(Ventura and Monterey)

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