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Aerial brings an Apple TV-style screensaver to Windows computers, according to its project description.
About Aerial
Aerial is an open source screen saver for Windows that imitates the Apple TV screen saver. It plays videos of cities, landscapes, underwater scenes, and the Earth from the International Space Station. The project is a Node.js and Electron implementation, and its README says it was inspired by the Mac Aerial Screen Saver and Aerial for Windows.
The README directs Mac users to JohnCoates/Aerial and Linux users to graysky2/xscreensaver-aerial. Installation requires downloading the latest release, running the installer, and configuring the system's screen and sleep settings. Other screen savers should be disabled.
Key features
- Plays Apple-style videos of cities, landscapes, underwater scenes, and Earth from the ISS
- Lets users limit which videos play or play all videos randomly
- Transitions between videos without a visible break
- Can display time, date, images, location, and sunrise and sunset times over video
- Can download videos for offline viewing
- Can play the user's own local video files
Best for: Windows users who want an Apple TV-style screen saver and are willing to adjust their system's screen and sleep settings.
Good for
- Open source and released under the MIT License
- Videos can be downloaded for offline playback
- Supports playing the user's own local videos
Watch out for
- Designed for Windows; Mac and Linux users are directed to other projects
- Requires configuring system screen and sleep settings and disabling other screen savers
Aerial at a glance
- Website
- github.com/OrangeJedi/Aerial
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Aerial FAQ
How do I install Aerial?
Download the latest release from the project's releases, run the installer, and configure your settings.
Do I need to change any other settings?
Yes. Configure your system's screen and sleep settings accordingly and disable any other screen savers.
Can I use my own videos with Aerial?
Yes. Aerial can play your own local videos.
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