Does this work in Streamlabs too?

Yes. Streamlabs Desktop uses the same source system as OBS, so the steps are nearly identical.

Will this slow down my stream?

No. Overlay elements and looping video sources are light. If your PC streams your game today, this won't change that.

June 28, 2026 · OverlayCraft Atelier

How to Make an Offline Banner (Step-by-Step)

A plain-language, step-by-step guide to create an offline banner - follow along and you'll be done in a few minutes.

The quick answer

To create an offline banner: Design or grab a 1920x1080 offline image or video, then work through the steps below. The whole thing takes a few minutes and needs no design software - if you can drag a file into OBS, you can do this.

Step-by-step

Design or grab a 1920x1080 offline image or video.
In Twitch, go to Settings and set your Video Player Banner.
Point viewers to your schedule and socials on it.
Keep it on-brand with your live overlay.

Make it match your brand

Your offline banner is your channel's storefront 24/7 - don't leave it blank. A stream reads as professional when every piece agrees - the same fonts, the same palette, the same mood. If you're building your look from scratch, a complete animated overlay pack gives you matching screens, frames, alerts and panels in one download.