How to add a logo overlay to a portfolio video

A logo can make a portfolio video feel finished, but a logo that is too large or covers the work can distract from the projects you want people to see. The key is to prepare a clean image, place it on its own track, and check how it looks at the size people will watch.

You can follow these steps in a browser-based video editor. If the logo needs a transparent background or a crop adjustment first, use the Photo Editor to prepare the image, then open it in your video editor.

Add the logo overlay

1. Prepare a logo image. A transparent PNG is a useful choice because the video shows through around the logo. If you need to adjust the image, open it in the Photo Editor or another image editor, then save a separate copy for the video project.
2. Open your portfolio video project in a browser-based video editor. Add the main video to the timeline, then import the logo image as a separate item. Keep the original video and logo files unchanged in case you want to revise the edit later.
3. Place the logo on a track above the video. A separate track lets you move, resize, or shorten the logo without changing the picture underneath it. Drag the logo clip to the point where it should first appear.
4. Set the overlay's duration. For a corner mark that stays visible, extend the logo clip across the full video. For a title-style introduction, keep it on screen briefly, then end the clip before the main work begins.
5. Move and resize the logo in the preview. Start with a width of about 8 to 12 percent of the video frame, then check that it does not cover a face, product, artwork detail, or important text. Play the video from the beginning and watch through the ending before exporting.

Editor controls vary, so look for the controls that adjust an image's position, size, and duration rather than relying on a particular button name. If your editor offers a preview at different sizes, check both the full frame and a smaller view.

Choose a logo style that fits the video

A small logo in a corner

This works well when the video shows several projects or demonstrations. Choose a corner that stays clear throughout the footage. Leave a little space between the logo and the edges so it does not look cut off on screens that crop the frame slightly.

A logo at the beginning or end

An opening logo gives viewers a clear introduction, while an end card leaves room for your name or contact details. Keep the opening short enough that viewers reach the work quickly. If you include a closing card, leave it visible long enough to read without making the video feel unfinished.

A transparent or solid background

A transparent PNG usually blends more naturally into the video. A logo with a solid background can still work when it is designed as a label or badge, but check that its rectangular edge looks intentional. JPG images do not preserve transparent areas, so they may show a box behind the logo.

Full-length or timed overlay

A logo that stays on screen can identify the video throughout, but it may pull attention away from detailed work. A timed overlay is less persistent. Preview both choices with the actual footage, especially if the video contains close-ups, captions, or other graphics.

Fix common logo overlay problems

1. Make the logo smaller. If it competes with the work, reduce its width or use it only at the start or end. Check the video in a small preview, where a large mark can feel especially intrusive.
2. Move it away from important details. A corner that looks empty at the start may cover a face or project detail later. Scrub through the full clip and choose a position that stays clear, or use a shorter overlay for that section.
3. Use a higher-quality source image. A logo that looks soft or jagged may be too small in its original file. Use a larger source image with clean edges, and avoid enlarging a tiny logo far beyond its original size.
4. Check the background around the logo. If a white or dark box appears, the source image may not have transparency. Replace it with a transparent PNG, or make the background part of the design instead of trying to hide the box by placing it over similar footage.
5. Check the overlay clip's timing. If the logo disappears early or remains after the video ends, adjust the end of its timeline clip. Play the last few seconds as well as the opening to catch timing problems.
6. Review the exported file. If the logo is missing, blurry, or in the wrong place in the export, return to the project and check that its track is above the video and visible for the intended duration. Export again, then play the new file rather than judging only from the editor preview.

Keep the overlay from competing with your work

Use the same logo size and corner across a set of portfolio videos if you want them to feel consistent. Keep its color and contrast clear against changing scenes. If the footage is bright in some shots and dark in others, a subtle outline or a simple backing shape may help, provided it does not become more noticeable than the logo itself.

Before sharing, watch the exported file at normal playback size and on a smaller screen if possible. Make sure the overlay stays inside the frame, does not hide important content, and appears only for the intended portion of the video.