OBS CHAT OVERLAY

A customizable chat overlay for OBS.

Add PixelyChat as a browser source in OBS or Streamlabs and show live chat on your stream. Change the style in PixelyChat and the overlay updates without re-adding the source.

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Free on Windows, macOS and Linux. No subscription or ads.

Make chat fit your stream

Choose a panel, bubble or other visual style, then tune transparency, avatars, timestamps, platform icons, font and colors. The overlay is designed to stay readable over gameplay.

Multiple chat styles and themes
Transparency and typography controls
Platform-aware colors and icons

One browser source, live settings

PixelyChat runs the overlay locally. Add the browser source once, then keep adjusting the look from the app while you stream.

Works with OBS and Streamlabs
No extra overlay subscription
Changes apply live without refreshing the source

Add your overlay to OBS

PixelyChat keeps the setup simple so you can get back to streaming.

Open Overlays

Choose the chat overlay and copy the browser-source URL.

Add a Browser Source

Paste the URL into OBS or Streamlabs and use the recommended size.

Customize it

Change the chat appearance in PixelyChat while the source stays in place.

Frequently asked questions

Does the overlay work with Twitch, YouTube, Kick and TikTok?

Yes. The unified chat overlay can display messages from your connected supported platforms.

Do I need a separate overlay service?

No. PixelyChat generates the browser-source overlay locally.

Can I use Streamlabs instead of OBS?

Yes. The browser-source workflow works with OBS and Streamlabs.

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