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OBS Tutorial: Add GIFs to Your Overlays

Easily Add Animated GIFs to Your OBS Overlays

Get ready to elevate your OBS overlays with the power of animated GIFs! This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the steps of seamlessly adding GIFs to your overlays, enhancing your video recordings and live streams with captivating visual elements.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before we dive in, make sure you have the following:

• OBS Studio
• Saved GIFs
• Optional: Image editing software

Step 2: Create a New GIF Source

Open OBS Studio and right-click in the “Sources” panel. Select “Add” > “Image” to create a new source for your GIF.

Step 3: Import Your GIF

Click the “Browse” button in the “Image Source” properties and navigate to the saved GIF on your computer. Once selected, click “Open” to import the GIF.

Step 4: Adjust the GIF Settings

Customize the GIF's appearance using the “Transform” and “Filters” panels. Adjust its size, position, and rotation to fit your overlay. You can also apply filters to enhance the GIF's visual impact.

Step 5: Control the GIF Animation

To control the GIF's animation, click on the “Looping” checkbox. You can choose to loop the GIF continuously or set a custom start and end time to play only a specific portion.

Step 6: Add the GIF to Your Overlay

Drag and drop the GIF source onto your overlay canvas. You can reposition and resize the GIF as needed to integrate it seamlessly into your scene.

Step 7: Save Your Overlay

Once you're satisfied with your overlay, save it for future use. Right-click on the “Scenes” tab and select “Save” to export your overlay as a .OBS file.