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How to Create a SCR File Format in Windows 10

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Updated onOctober 7, 2024

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To display your photos or designs as a screensaver, you have to create an SCR file. Although screensavers don’t serve the same function of preventing burnt images on the screen as they once did, they’re still fun.

In this guide, we’ll tell you all there is to know about the .SCR file format and walk you through the steps to create your personalized screensaver.

How can I create and set up a .scr screensaver on Windows?

How can I create and set up a .scr screensaver on Windows?

1. Setting up via File Explorer

2. Create .scr file with Screensaver Wonder 7

Wrapping up

With the steps above you should be able to create a screensaver on your Windows PC. Keep in mind that some savers requireFlash Player, or theywon’t work.

You can alsocreate a 3D screensaverusing dedicated software.Adding the QT TabBar appis also a nice idea, as it enables multiple tabs to be used on the File Explorer.Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions on other Windows 11 apps. Also, leave comments about other guides that you’d like to see or information on other Windows 11 features.

More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows 11 Screensaver,Windows 11 Software & Apps

Cesar Cadenas

Networking & Security Specialist

Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.

He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.

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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.