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How Do You Make a Streamyard Overlay on a Canva?

Last updated on December 6, 2022 @ 4:34 am

Streamyard is a powerful, yet easy to use live streaming tool. You can use Streamyard to live stream to multiple platforms simultaneously, including Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

You can also use Streamyard to record your live stream, and then download the recorded video file to post on your website or social media channels later.

In this article, we’ll show you how to create a Streamyard overlay for your live stream using Canva. Canva is a free online design platform that you can use to create all sorts of graphics, including overlays for your live stream.

To create a Streamyard overlay in Canva:

  1. Go to Canva.com and sign up for a free account.
  2. Click on the “Create a design” button.
  3. In the “Choose your design type” window, select “Graphic. “
  4. In the next window, select “YouTube Thumbnail” as the template size.
  5. Now you’ll be taken to the Canva editor interface. On the left-hand side of the screen, you’ll see a toolbar with various icons. These icons represent different design elements that you can add to your overlay.
  6. To add text to your overlay, click on the “Text” icon. A new window will pop up with different text options that you can choose from. Select the text option that you want to use and then click on the “Add” button.
  7. Once you’ve added all the text elements that you want to your overlay, it’s time to add some images.

    Click on the “Images” icon in the toolbar and then either upload an image from your computer or choose one from Canva’s library of free stock photos.

  8. Once you’ve added all the images that you want to your overlay, it’s time to add some finishing touches. You can do this by clicking on the “Background” icon and choosing a color or pattern for your background. You can also add an animated GIF by clicking on the “GIF” icon.

Conclusion:

So there you have it! That’s how you can create a Streamyard overlay using Canva. Remember, an overlay is a great way to add some personality and branding to your live stream. So have fun with it and experiment with different designs until you find one that you’re happy with!

PRO TIP: This note is to warn you that attempting to make a Streamyard overlay on Canva may not be possible, or may result in a poor quality overlay. If you want to create a Streamyard overlay, it is recommended that you use the Streamyard software.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.