The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up
Your First Animated Twitch Overlay in 2026

Stepping into the world of live streaming can be daunting, but making your channel look professional doesn’t have to be. Your stream overlay is your channel’s visual identity—it sets the mood, reinforces your brand, and makes a strong first impression. In 2026, animated overlays are no longer just a luxury; they’re an expectation.

At ProStreamGFX, we design high-quality, easy-to-use animated stream packages that transform your broadcast. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step, how to set up your very first animated Twitch (or YouTube/Kick!) overlay package in OBS Studio or Streamlabs.

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Why an Animated Overlay is a Game-Changer

• Professionalism: Instantly makes your stream look more polished and established.
• Engagement: Dynamic elements catch the eye and keep viewers visually stimulated.
• Branding: Reinforces your unique style and helps viewers remember your channel.
• Immersion: Creates a cohesive visual experience that draws viewers into your content.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide (OBS/Streamlabs)

1. Organize Your Overlay Files

   Unzip your downloaded ProStreamGFX package. You’ll find folders for “Screens,” “Webcam,” “Panels,” etc. Create a dedicated, easy-to-find folder on your computer for these assets. Do not rename the files.

2. Set Up Core Screens (Starting Soon, BRB, Ending)

   These are full-screen animated videos that act as placeholders for breaks.

   • Create a New Scene: Name it “Starting Soon.”
   • Add Source: Click ‘+’ and choose Media Source (OBS) or Local Video (Streamlabs).
   • Select File: Browse to your “Starting Soon.webm” file.
   • Crucial Step: Check the “Loop” box so the animation plays continuously.
   • Repeat this process for your “Be Right Back” and “Stream Ending” screens.
3. Integrate Your Animated Webcam Frame

   This frame will go into your main “Gameplay” or “Just Chatting” scene where your webcam is visible.

   • Go to your Main Scene: Ensure your webcam (Video Capture Device) is already in the Sources list.
   • Add Frame Source: Add another Media Source and select the “Webcam Frame.webm” file. Check “Loop.”
   • Layering is Key: In your Sources list, ensure the “Webcam Frame” is ABOVE your “Webcam” source. Resize the frame to perfectly fit your camera feed.
4. Install Your Stinger Transition

   The stinger is the 3-second animated sequence that plays when you switch between scenes, instantly making you look like a pro.

   • Access Transitions: Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Scene Transitions’. Select ‘Stinger’ from the dropdown.
   • Load File: Select your “Stinger.webm” file.
   • Set Transition Point: For a 3-second (3000ms) stinger, set the transition point to 1500ms (1.5 seconds). This is when the camera/scene cuts, perfectly hidden inside the animation.
   • Click ‘OK’. Now, when you switch scenes, your new stinger will fire!
5. Adding Stream Panels (Twitch Setup)

   These are static images that appear below your stream, providing necessary information and links.

   • Twitch: Go to your channel page and click “Edit Panels.”
   • Upload: Use the “Add a Text or Image Panel” option. Upload the PNG panel images from your package (e.g., “Schedule.png,” “Specs.png”).
   • Link: Always add a description and a link for panels like “Instagram” or “Donate.”