OLED Screensaver
Minimal bouncing elements on a pure black background. Perfect for OLED displays when you need the screen on but want to prevent burn-in.
About this screensaver
- Displays minimal moving text on a pure black (#000) background.
- On OLED, black pixels are physically off - zero wear, zero power.
- The bouncing element continuously changes position to prevent static burn-in.
- Exit by pressing ESC or moving the mouse.
Testing guide
How to use the OLED screensaver
A slow-moving element on a pure black field, designed specifically for OLED panels. Black pixels on OLED are switched fully off, so almost the entire screen rests while the moving element keeps a small, constantly changing group of pixels active.
Best for
- Protecting an OLED monitor or TV while you step away without switching it off.
- Avoiding static bright interface elements during long idle periods.
- Keeping an OLED second display on without leaving a fixed desktop image burned in.
How to run the test
- 1Run it fullscreen so no static taskbar, dock or window borders remain visible.
- 2Use it whenever you leave an OLED display on but unattended.
- 3For long absences, switch the display off entirely, which is always better than any screensaver.
- 4Combine it with your panel built-in pixel refresh cycle rather than treating it as a replacement.
How to read the result
A pure black background means the vast majority of OLED pixels are emitting nothing at all.
Slow movement is deliberate: it changes which pixels are active without being visually distracting.
This reduces the risk of new burn-in developing but cannot reverse wear that has already occurred.
Related tools and guides
Frequently asked questions
Do OLED screens really need a screensaver?
They benefit from one during idle periods. Static bright elements such as taskbars, channel logos and game HUDs are what cause uneven sub-pixel wear over hundreds of hours. Anything that avoids leaving those fixed on screen reduces the risk.
Why is a black background better for OLED?
OLED pixels generate their own light, so a black pixel is simply switched off. It draws almost no power and experiences no wear at all. A bright screensaver keeps every pixel working and defeats most of the point.
Is this better than the built-in pixel refresh?
They do different jobs. Built-in pixel refresh runs compensation cycles to even out wear that has already happened. This screensaver is preventive, avoiding the static content that creates uneven wear in the first place. Use both.
How long can I safely leave an OLED on?
Continuous use is not the problem; static bright content is. Modern OLEDs include pixel shifting, logo dimming and automatic refresh cycles, so normal varied use is fine. Leaving the same bright static image on screen for many hours is what to avoid.
Will this repair existing burn-in?
No. Permanent burn-in means the affected sub-pixels have physically aged and no software can restore them. This tool prevents further uneven wear; existing burn-in requires a panel replacement.
Testing guide
How to use the OLED screensaver
A slow-moving element on a pure black field, designed specifically for OLED panels. Black pixels on OLED are switched fully off, so almost the entire screen rests while the moving element keeps a small, constantly changing group of pixels active.
Best for
- Protecting an OLED monitor or TV while you step away without switching it off.
- Avoiding static bright interface elements during long idle periods.
- Keeping an OLED second display on without leaving a fixed desktop image burned in.
How to run the test
- 1Run it fullscreen so no static taskbar, dock or window borders remain visible.
- 2Use it whenever you leave an OLED display on but unattended.
- 3For long absences, switch the display off entirely, which is always better than any screensaver.
- 4Combine it with your panel built-in pixel refresh cycle rather than treating it as a replacement.
How to read the result
A pure black background means the vast majority of OLED pixels are emitting nothing at all.
Slow movement is deliberate: it changes which pixels are active without being visually distracting.
This reduces the risk of new burn-in developing but cannot reverse wear that has already occurred.
Related tools and guides
Frequently asked questions
Do OLED screens really need a screensaver?
They benefit from one during idle periods. Static bright elements such as taskbars, channel logos and game HUDs are what cause uneven sub-pixel wear over hundreds of hours. Anything that avoids leaving those fixed on screen reduces the risk.
Why is a black background better for OLED?
OLED pixels generate their own light, so a black pixel is simply switched off. It draws almost no power and experiences no wear at all. A bright screensaver keeps every pixel working and defeats most of the point.
Is this better than the built-in pixel refresh?
They do different jobs. Built-in pixel refresh runs compensation cycles to even out wear that has already happened. This screensaver is preventive, avoiding the static content that creates uneven wear in the first place. Use both.
How long can I safely leave an OLED on?
Continuous use is not the problem; static bright content is. Modern OLEDs include pixel shifting, logo dimming and automatic refresh cycles, so normal varied use is fine. Leaving the same bright static image on screen for many hours is what to avoid.
Will this repair existing burn-in?
No. Permanent burn-in means the affected sub-pixels have physically aged and no software can restore them. This tool prevents further uneven wear; existing burn-in requires a panel replacement.