Per-Destination Overlays
When you multistream, every platform normally sees the same overlay. Per-destination overlays let each platform show something different on top of the same base video: a Twitch callout on Twitch, a subscribe prompt on YouTube, a portrait layout on TikTok.
The base stream is uploaded once and each destination is composited separately, so nothing extra runs on your machine.
Why one overlay for every platform falls short
Overlays added in your streaming software are burned into a single output. Every platform then receives the identical picture. That means a "follow on Twitch" prompt shows up on YouTube, where it makes no sense, and platform-specific alerts appear where they do not belong.
The usual workaround is to run a separate scene and output per platform, but that multiplies your encoding and upload load. Per-destination overlays solve the same goal by keeping a single upload and doing the per-platform compositing in the cloud instead.
What you can do with it
The same broadcast, tailored to each audience it reaches.
Platform-specific calls to action
Say "follow" on Twitch and "subscribe" on YouTube. Each audience hears the prompt in the language of the platform they are watching on.
Layouts that match the format
A vertical output for TikTok or Instagram can carry a portrait layout, while the horizontal outputs keep their widescreen composition.
Clean feeds where you need them
Keep one destination free of overlays, for a client or a VOD archive, while the public platforms carry your branding and alerts.
How it works
One upload in, a tailored output to each platform.
Send one base stream
Your encoder or phone sends a single clean stream to the cloud, with no per-platform overlays burned in.
Assign overlays per destination
Each destination is configured with its own overlay and, if needed, its own format and layout.
Composite in the cloud
The cloud applies the right overlay to the base video for each destination separately, so your machine only ever sends one stream.
Deliver to every platform
Each platform receives its tailored output at the same time, from the single upload you sent.
- No extra encoding or upload load on your machine
- Works alongside per-destination encoding and vertical conversion
- One source feed, so your scenes stay simple
Frequently asked questions
What are per-destination overlays?
Per-destination overlays let each platform in a multistream show a different overlay on top of the same base video. Your Twitch output can carry a Twitch-specific chat callout, your YouTube output a subscribe prompt, and your vertical TikTok output a mobile-friendly layout, all from one incoming stream.
Why not just add overlays in OBS?
Overlays added in OBS are burned into your single output, so every platform sees the same thing. To show different overlays per platform in OBS you would run separate scenes and outputs, which multiplies encoding and upload load. Applying overlays per destination in the cloud avoids that because the base stream is sent once and each destination is composited server-side.
Can I show a platform-specific call to action on each platform?
Yes. That is the most common use. A "follow on Twitch" prompt makes no sense on YouTube, and a "subscribe" prompt is YouTube language. Per-destination overlays let you speak to each audience in the terms of the platform they are actually watching on.
Do per-destination overlays work with vertical streaming?
Yes. A vertical output can use a layout designed for portrait screens, with elements positioned for the 9:16 frame, while the horizontal outputs keep their widescreen layout. The overlay and the format are handled together per destination.
Does this increase the load on my computer?
No. Because the base stream is uploaded once and the overlays are composited in the cloud for each destination, your encoder still sends a single stream. The per-platform work happens server-side rather than on your machine.
One stream in, a tailored output to every platform
Give each platform its own overlay and layout without running extra scenes. Streamrun handles the compositing in the cloud.