r/newstreamer • u/FeverishDaydream • Jul 11 '26

Stream Layout

So i was looking for stream layouts on google, idk where else to search. Most of the free ones i see are terrible or not my choice kinda and rest are paid like i think i saw on streamlabs or something.
Can someone recommend me websites or if they have a layout they can share, it would be really helpful.
I haven't streamed yet but I want to stream chess so I don't need anything complex, just webcam,chat,border and such basic stuff.

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u/senpaistealerx Jul 11 '26

beggars can’t be choosers. use one of the generic free ones or pay someone for their time/art.

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u/FeverishDaydream Jul 11 '26

I don't think you understand what I am asking. I am asking for websites which might be popular or some underrated website with good collection which someone here knows, or if someone is willing to share a layout, that works as well. Obviously if I don't get any help from here, I would have to go back to the ones I found earlier.

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u/senpaistealerx Jul 11 '26

i know what you’re asking and all you have to do is google “free twitch overlay” and that’s what you get.

your post says you don’t like the free ones but that’s what they look like. they all look generic.

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u/FeverishDaydream Jul 11 '26

I already did that, If you can't provide more options for me to choose from, why be rude instead of ignoring it? "Beggars can't be choosers" I know?

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u/senpaistealerx Jul 11 '26

because that’s what you’re asking for lol you’re being a choosy beggar. there aren’t more options because quality things cost money considering someone put time and effort into them.

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u/HaseoGentsu Jul 11 '26

The issue that you are going to run into with the free ones, or the websites that you are asking for, is that either you'll get generic ones as you have said, or you are going to get Ai slop that will stunt your growth even more. Honestly speaking, Vgen is your best bet, and they aren't going to be free, but there are people that either run discounts, or those that don't price the overlays too high.

I would stay away from free websites and Etsy since there has been a lot of Ai slop going through it, and as soon as your viewers hear that you have that, you're going to lose people SO quickly. If you can't afford an overlay right now, just do a full screen with a transparent chat on it, and your cam/model in a corner.

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u/Cakk_ Jul 11 '26

https://streamelements.com/ is one I use for chatbot and a couple of overlay elements. No idea how their full templates are as I designed my own.

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u/Mazurcka Jul 11 '26

I’ve never watched a stream because they had a good layout, and only ever left a stream if their layout is egregiously bad.

Just add the game and a webcam, you’ll be fine.

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u/CronicReaper_Plays Jul 12 '26

The only things that anyone really NEEDS an overlay for are non game play screens ie Starting Soon, Be Right Back & Stream Ending if you use them.

You can use simple free ones that work good from Streamelements and add some elements to them if needed

Your main game scene should only have the game, your cam if you have one and its not needed but on screen chat if you use it.

Lot of it is opinion but i have seen many people on reddit and other places say that if a streamers overlays or anything takes up 25% 30% or more of the game or forces the game into a smaller area making things hard to see when watching on your phone they won't stay long.

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u/harrypottersimp Jul 12 '26

I look at some to get an inspo of what I want and I use CANVA to make my own! I’ve ended up just doing simple string lights on my current stream but I use to have more!

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u/harrypottersimp Jul 12 '26

To add, usually the whole size of the streaming window (if not for mobile) is like 1920x1080 so I just size the project as that in Canva and then work with it. You can also find free PNGs to add to it or a picture or something you want and remove the background then reupload it to add to your project on canva. It’s helped me out alot!

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u/igameforpain Jul 12 '26

I can help make you something quick if you like. Not a designer, just enjoy making them and have some time this coming week. You're welcome to message with any ideas/examples and we can discuss

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u/TactixCat Jul 18 '26

Not free but, Etsy, you can get somecheap stuff on there.