Twitch: Create overlay - how it works

If you want to create your own overlay with the streaming service Twitch, you can do it in just a few simple steps. In this practical tip we will show you the exact procedure.

Create an overlay at Twitch - so it'll work

• You can easily create a Twitch overlay in image processing, such as with Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.
• You should create your own logo for the stream, which clearly differentiates you from other streamers.
• Banners for your Twitch profile should also be in line with the profile banner.
• Use the same text type so that all banners and logos are coordinated.
• Note that an overlay should only ever be created for one game.
• When using images from the Internet, you should first clarify whether you can use them from a legal perspective.
• If you don't dare to create your own layout, you can use services like Emport.
• There you can create an individual overlay according to your wishes for little money.

Create an overlay at Twitch - this is how you do it

• Before you create your own overlay, you should first take a screenshot in the game that you want to stream.
• Open Adobe Photoshop or another image editing program and insert the screenshot of your game there.
• For further editing in Photoshop you should activate the guidelines. Then create a new layer.
• Connect the center points of two auxiliary lines with the drawing tool. Press and hold the [Shift] key so that the line is straight. Close the shape the way you like it best.
• To fill the form with color, select "Paths" on the right and right-click on your path. Select "Fill Paths" and then the appropriate option.
• You can further customize the shape depending on the colors and shapes on your channel. When you're done, click the text tool and tap in the middle.
• Then enter your Twitch channel name and adjust the size while holding down [Ctrl] + [T].

We have summarized everything you need to know about music at Twitch for you in the next practical tip.