# Free program to make screensavers to share?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [March 13, 2004, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-program-to-make-screensavers-to-share/234100 "2004-03-13T18:58:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2004, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-program-to-make-screensavers-to-share/234100/1 "2004-03-13T18:58:17Z")

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I _do_ know how to make a screensaver from pictures into a screensaver on my own computer, but I’d like to make a screensaver that **other** people can have too. I tried one last year that was supposed to work with power point, but it wouldn’t work for most people.

What I’m looking to do is pretty simple: using the jpgs that make this graphic [http://www.geocities.com/mulderscreek/MCS3.gif](http://www.geocities.com/mulderscreek/MCS3.gif) (you’ll need to copy and paste), I’d like to make a similar screensaver that people can download. Being able to add sounds too would be neat, but not necessary.

Any suggestions for the best free program to accomplish this?

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**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2004, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-program-to-make-screensavers-to-share/234100/2 "2004-03-14T21:06:09Z")

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Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?

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**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2004, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-program-to-make-screensavers-to-share/234100/3 "2004-03-14T21:21:43Z")

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There is a shareware program called Screen Saver Builder that a friend of mine used to make a screensaver for download/distribution. I have not used it to make a screensaver, but my friend was no geek so I’m guessing it’s easy to use. You do not need the program to use the screensaver. IIRC the cost to buy was about $15.

I know you were looking for freeware, but since no one else has responded, maybe you can use this info. Good luck!

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**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2004, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-program-to-make-screensavers-to-share/234100/4 "2004-03-14T22:43:41Z")

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Have you tried [www.download.com](http://www.download.com)? They have tons of stuff that might work.

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**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\
**Post date:** [March 15, 2004, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-program-to-make-screensavers-to-share/234100/5 "2004-03-15T02:49:44Z")

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> [@Khadaji](#):
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> Have you tried [www.download.com](http://www.download.com)? They have tons of stuff that might work.

I know they do. But the “tons” part is the problem. I was hoping for recommendations to narrow it down. Thanks, though.