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OBS Timer Overlay

A free timer built for OBS browser sources. Transparent background, 50+ custom fonts, and full colour control — paste the URL directly into your OBS browser source and you have a professional countdown overlay for your stream.

What is a obs timer overlay used for?

  • Starting soon and BRB countdowns on Twitch
  • Stream segment timers on YouTube Live
  • Raid and commercial break countdowns
  • On-screen focus timers for coding and study streams
  • Event and tournament countdowns

How to use this timer

  1. 1
    Start the countdown

    The timer is pre-set to obs timer overlay. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.

  2. 2
    Customise (optional)

    Click the settings icon to change font, colour, background, and size. All settings are encoded in the URL — bookmark it to reuse your exact setup.

  3. 3
    Go fullscreen or add to OBS

    Press F for fullscreen — ideal for classrooms and presentations. For streaming, enable transparent background and paste the URL into OBS as a browser source.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add EasyTimer to OBS as a browser source?

In OBS, click + under Sources and select Browser. Paste the EasyTimer URL into the URL field. Set width and height (1920×1080 for fullscreen, or smaller for a corner overlay). In EasyTimer settings, enable Transparent Background, then check Allow Transparency in the OBS browser source properties.

What resolution should I use for an OBS timer overlay?

For a fullscreen overlay use your stream resolution (1920×1080 for 1080p). For a corner overlay, 400×150 to 600×200 is typical depending on your font size.

Can I customise the timer colour for my stream brand?

Yes. Change text colour, background, font family, and font size in the settings panel. The URL updates with your settings so you can save it directly in OBS.

Does it work with Streamlabs, StreamElements, and Twitch Studio?

Yes. Any tool that supports browser sources — Streamlabs, StreamElements, Twitch Studio, XSplit, vMix — works with EasyTimer.

Can I use it for a starting soon countdown?

Yes. Set your desired countdown duration, enable transparent background, and add it to your Starting Soon scene in OBS. The URL saves all settings so it's ready instantly each stream.

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