Contents
- Why to use Lower Thirds?
- Features of our Generator
- How to create Lower Thirds
- Lower Thirds with Social Media
- Lower Thirds for Streamers
- Free or PRO (Premium) Templates
- FAQ
Why to use Lower Thirds?
Lower thirds are text overlays in the lower third of your video, perfect for showing social media handles, introducing speakers, or adding context.
They boost viewer retention by up to 20%, making your content more professional and engaging. YouTube Subscribe Button Animations for example.
Example of using lower thirds.
Key Features of Lower Third Generator
Our online lower third maker is free to use, with FREE and Premium templates.
No software needed—just browse templates, customize with text and colors, and download it in 2 minutes. Also:
- No subscription – only a one-time purchase for PRO access.
- No registration required for FREE templates.
- No attribution required – though we always appreciate it!
- No watermarks.
- Transparent or green screen background export options available.
Compatible with CapCut, iMovie, Filmora, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Camtasia, Vegas, OBS, and any video editing software that supports green screen functionality.
How to Create Lower Thirds online in 2 min
Creating lower thirds is easy:
- 1. Choose a template from our free or premium collection.
- 2. Customize text, and colors.
- 3. Preview your design.
- 4. Download as a video file with a green background, ready for any editing software.
Lower Thirds with Social Media
People add lower thirds to their videos because they can boost engagement by up to 80% and increase social media follows by 35%
Our templates are already optimized for that:
Create same lower thids directly on this page in just 2 min
Lower Thirds for Twitch and Streaming
Add animated lower thirds to your Twitch stream to display rotating social media handles (or even spin logo in loop) in real time.
Stream Social Media Rotator
Our templates work with OBS Studio, Streamlabs and StreamElements.
To use:
- Just make one of stream lower thirds on this page,
- Download the .webm (this format support transparent background),
- Import it as a Media Source inside your stream software,
- Position it in your scene.
Or add a twitch follow button animation that reminds your YouTube viewers to follow your Twitch channel. It will look like this one:
Free vs. Premium Templates
Our 64+ free templates are perfect for beginners, offering high-quality designs at $0 cost. No attribution required. Start for 100% free,
Our 140+ PRO (Premium) templates unlock more animations and exclusive styles. Price is $20 for 25 Premium Exports. No subscriptions. Just one-time purchase. Check on the pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I add lower thirds to my video?
Import the downloaded .mp4 file with green background into your editing software and overlay on your footage by using chroma key option. Check the video tutorial:
Video tutorial: How to add lower thirds in to the video inisde iMOVIE
Q: What export file formats are available in your generator?
High-quality .mp4 video with green screen background and .webm files with transparent backgrounds (for streamer software).
Browse our templates above, customize for free, and download instantly.
Buy some PRO lower thirds for more styles and take your videos to the next level!