What size should stream overlays be?

Stream overlays should match your stream resolution. 1920x1080 (1080p) is most common. For webcam frames, typical sizes are 480x270, 640x360, or custom based on your layout.

How do I add overlays to OBS?

In OBS, click the + button in Sources, select 'Image', browse to your overlay PNG file, and position it above your other sources. Make sure to use a PNG with transparency.

What is a Starting Soon screen?

A Starting Soon screen is displayed before your stream begins, letting viewers know you'll be live shortly. It typically includes your branding, a message, and sometimes a countdown timer.

Is this overlay generator free?

Yes, this stream overlay generator is completely free with no signup required. Create unlimited overlays and download them as transparent PNG files.

Free Stream Overlay Generator - Webcam Frames & OBS Overlays

Customize Your Overlay

Overlay Type

Size Preset

Overlay Text

Colors

Primary

Secondary

Quick Themes

Border Thickness: 8px

Corner Radius: 16px

Glow Effect

Live Preview

640 × 360 pixels

How to use: In OBS, add an Image source, select your downloaded PNG, and position it over your webcam or scene.

Want a full animated overlay pack?

This generator makes clean static overlays. For a complete matching set — animated overlays, alerts, panels & screens — check out OWN3D's premium stream packages.

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Complete Guide to OBS Overlays for Streamers

A professional stream relies on clean, consistent branding. Our Stream Overlay Generator lets you create custom assets for your Twitch, YouTube, or Kick stream without needing Photoshop or hiring expensive designers. Whether you need a simple webcam frame or a full "Stream Starting" screen, this tool handles it all.

Essential Overlay Types Explained

Every professional streamer needs a core set of graphics to keep viewers engaged:

Webcam Frame (Border): The most important overlay. It separates your camera feed from the gameplay, making your face cam "pop". Use colors that match your channel branding.
Starting Soon Screen: Play this for 5-10 minutes before you go live. It allows viewers to gather in chat and gives time for "Going Live" notifications to reach mobile devices.
Be Right Back (BRB): Essential for bathroom breaks or grabbing water. Never leave your viewers staring at an empty chair—it looks unprofessional and causes drop-offs.
Stream Ending: A graceful way to sign off, thank new followers/subs, and prepare to raid another channel.

🚀 Why Use Static Overlays vs. Animated?

While animated (WebM) overlays are fancy, they consume CPU/GPU resources. If you are streaming on a focused single-PC setup, static PNG overlays generated by this tool are superior because they use almost 0% system resources, leaving more power for your game fps.

Step-by-Step: Adding Transparent Overlays to OBS Studio

Design & Download: Customize your overlay using the controls above. Click "Download Overlay" to get a transparent PNG file.
Open OBS Studio: Go to the "Sources" dock at the bottom.
Add Image Source: Click the + icon and select **"Image"**.
Name It: Call it something clear like "Webcam Border" or "BRB Screen".
Select File: Browse and select the PNG you just downloaded.
Positioning:
- For **Webcam Frames**: Drag the image source above your Video Capture Device in the list. Resize it to fit around your camera.
- For **Full Screens (BRB)**: Ensure it is at the very top of your source list so it covers everything else.

⚠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. My overlay has a black background!

This happens if you accidentally convert the file to JPG. You must use PNG format to preserve transparency. Our tool automatically exports as PNG.

2. The overlay doesn't fit my screen.

Ensure you selected the correct "Size Preset" (usually 1920x1080) for full screens. For webcam frames, simply click and drag the corners in the OBS preview to resize it manually.

Stream Overlay Generator