How to position a logo in the corner of a video
Place a logo cleanly in a video corner, size it for the frame, keep it clear of faces and captions, and check that it stays visible throughout the clip.
A logo overlay can identify your business or channel without taking attention away from the clip. But a logo that is too large, too close to the edge, or placed over subtitles can make the video feel crowded.
Use the video editor's preview to place the logo over the footage, then check the result at the final video size. These steps work in most editors, even though the names of their controls may differ.
Add the logo and place it
- Import the logo image and the video clip into your project. A PNG with a transparent background is a good choice because it can sit over the video without a solid rectangle behind it.
- Put the video on the main timeline and add the logo on an overlay track above it. If your editor has no separate overlay track, add the logo as an image layer over the video.
- In the preview, resize the logo from a corner handle so it keeps its original proportions. Place it in a corner with clear space around it, rather than directly against the frame edge.
- Extend the logo layer for as long as you want it to appear. For a watermark throughout the video, line up the logo layer with the start and end of the finished sequence.
Check the logo on both a bright and a dark part of the footage. A logo that is clear over one shot may disappear when the scene changes.
Choose a corner and size
Bottom-right
This is a familiar position for a small brand mark, but it can overlap subtitles, captions, or on-screen controls. Check the entire clip for text in that area before settling on it.
Bottom-left
This can work when captions sit on the right or when the important action is elsewhere. Make sure it does not cover a person's face, a product, or a label the viewer needs to read.
Top corners
A top corner can be a better choice when captions occupy the bottom of the picture. Check for titles, faces, and platform interface elements near the top edge. The best corner depends on the footage, not on a fixed rule.
Keep the logo modest
As a starting point, make the logo about 8 to 12 percent of the video frame's width. Leave a margin of around 3 to 5 percent of the frame width from the left or right edge, and a similar margin from the top or bottom. For a 1920-pixel-wide video, that means a logo around 150 to 230 pixels wide and about 60 to 95 pixels from a side edge.
These are starting measurements, not requirements. A wide wordmark may need more width than a compact symbol. Keep it large enough to recognize on a phone, but small enough that it does not compete with the main subject.
Fix common logo placement problems
- The logo touches the edge. Move it inward and leave visible space on both sides. Some services crop or cover a narrow strip near the frame edge, so a little margin helps protect the logo.
- The logo covers captions or important action. Scrub through the whole timeline, not just the opening frame. Move the logo to a clearer corner, or choose a different corner for that clip.
- The logo looks stretched. Restore its original proportions by resizing from a corner handle or turning on the editor's aspect-ratio lock. Do not drag only one side unless you intend to change the logo's shape.
- The logo looks blurry. Start with a larger, clean logo image and avoid enlarging it beyond its original resolution. A small image can look sharp in the editor preview and still look soft in a full-size export.
- The logo disappears during the video. Check whether its timeline layer ends early or whether the editor has animated its position or opacity. For a steady watermark, make the overlay last for the intended duration and keep its position and visibility unchanged.
Check the overlay before exporting
Watch the video from beginning to end in the editor preview. Look at scene changes, fast movement, titles, and any captions that appear temporarily. Confirm that the logo remains in the same place and does not cover information viewers need.
Also check the project aspect ratio. A logo placed in a 16:9 project may end up too close to the edge if you later export a vertical or square version. Reposition and resize it for each frame shape instead of assuming one layout will fit every version.
Export a short sample and view it at the size people will actually watch. The editor preview may scale the image, and some video players add controls near the edges. A final check on a phone can reveal a logo that looked comfortably placed on a large monitor.
