01 YouTube creator tool
Free YouTube
overlay maker.
Turn your YouTube channel name into a clean on-screen graphic for livestreams, videos, and Shorts. Customize the look and export a transparent PNG in seconds.
03 Quick exports
One identity.
Every channel.
04 YouTube overlay guide
YouTube overlays for live streams and clips
Turn your YouTube channel name into a clean on-screen graphic for livestreams, videos, and Shorts. Customize the look and export a transparent PNG in seconds.
YouTube Live
Show your channel identity during livestreams without adding a heavy lower third or full frame.
Videos and Shorts
Drop the PNG into Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or your preferred editor as a reusable branding layer.
Cross-platform clips
Make reposted clips point viewers back to your YouTube channel with a readable handle overlay.
Three quick steps
From handle to PNG
- Enter your channel name.Choose the platform and type the handle you want viewers to remember.
- Tune the style.Pick a layout, color theme, scale, glow, and whether to show the platform icon.
- Export and place it.Download the transparent PNG and add it above your video in OBS, Streamlabs, CapCut, Premiere Pro, or another editor.
Common questions
YouTube overlay FAQ
Can I use this overlay in YouTube videos?
Yes. Import the transparent PNG into your editor, place it on a layer above the video, and scale it to fit.
Does it work for YouTube livestreams?
Yes. Add the PNG as an image source in OBS or Streamlabs and use it in any YouTube Live scene.
Can I change the YouTube colors?
Yes. Choose from multiple color themes, styles, glow levels, and sizes before exporting.
05 Placement matters
Use the file like a pro.
A transparent export is the starting point. These original guides cover source order, mobile safe zones, contrast, captions, and the checks that protect the final frame.
OBS setup / 7 min read
How to add a transparent stream overlay to OBS
Read guide ↗Vertical video / 8 min read
Overlay safe zones for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
Read guide ↗Design system / 8 min read