How to Overlay a Picture on a Video – 6 Different Ways

First of all, download the distribution file and install the software. As soon as the installation process is completed, open the program.

Now it’s time to add a video clip. Click the Add Files button and choose the video on which you want to overlay a picture. Drag and drop your file from the Project files to the Timeline.

To add an image to the video, you need to add it to your project first. Drag-and-drop your picture to the timeline from the folder in which it's located. Move the picture above your video on the timeline to create an overlay track. You can add more than one image if you need to. If you want to add a logo over the video, make sure the image has a transparent background and is saved as a PNG file.

Adjust the overlay settings. Open the Tools tab, click Position, and select the desired overlay mode (Picture in picture, Logo, Overlap, Side by side, or Trio). Next, adjust the angle value, picture size, and location in the preview section.

Click the Export button, select the desired video format, destination folder, quality, and new file name if needed. You can also define additional video and audio settings. Then click the Start button. Once the export is complete, the folder containing your video will open automatically.

Open up the iMovie app from Finder or Launchpad and create a new project.

Click on File and then Import Media and locate the video and picture that you plan to use and import them to the project.

Select the video clip or section of a clip that you want to use as the background for your picture-in-picture. Drag it above another clip in the timeline. When you see the green Add (+) icon, release the mouse button to place it.

Click the pop-up menu on the left side of the preview window and select Picture in Picture. This enables the overlay controls, letting you adjust how the two clips appear together.

Drag the image to where you want it to appear on the screen. Use the available controls to resize it or apply transition effects, borders, and shadows for a more customized look.

When the edit looks right, click File > Share to open the export menu. Choose how you want to share your video — upload directly to YouTube or Vimeo, send it by email, or save it as a file on your computer.

Create a new project to open the Studio editor.

Upload your video and image by clicking Upload or dragging the files directly into the browser window. The video appears on the canvas automatically.

Drag the image onto the video canvas and move it to the desired position. Resize or rotate it by pulling the corner handles. You can also layer multiple images if needed.

In the toolbar on the right, use opacity, fade, and animation options to style your overlay. Adjust the duration by trimming the image clip in the timeline.

Click Export Project > Export as MP4. Once processing is complete, download your finished video or copy the link to share it directly online.

Go to the Clipchamp website and sign in. Click Create a video from the dashboard. A blank project will open with the editor and timeline.

Click Import media and upload your main video and the image you want to overlay. Both files will appear in the media panel on the left.

Drag your video from the media panel down to the timeline. This will be your background clip.

Drag the image from the media panel and drop it directly on top of the video in the timeline. Clipchamp will place it on its own track so it appears over the video.

Click the image in the preview window. Drag it to the corner or area where you want it to show. Use the white handles to make it bigger or smaller. If you want the image to stay on screen longer or shorter, drag the ends of the image clip in the timeline.

When everything looks right, click Export in the top right. Choose the resolution (usually 1080p) and export as MP4. Download the finished video to your computer.

Open the InShot app and tap Video > New Project. Select the main video clip you want to edit and add it to the timeline.

Tap the Sticker or Image/PIP option to add a picture, logo, or graphic over the video. Choose the image from your device’s gallery.

Drag the image to where you want it to appear on the screen. Pinch to resize or rotate it, and drag the edges of the image clip in the timeline to set how long it stays visible.

Use the editing tools to change opacity, apply a fade effect, or add a simple animation. Preview the video to make sure the overlay looks right.

Tap Save, choose the format, select the quality, and save the file to your device. The video will be ready to upload or share.

Open the CapCut app and tap New Project. Choose the video you want to edit and add it to the timeline.

Tap Overlay > Add Overlay, then select the image you want to place on top of the video. The image will appear on a separate track above the main clip.

Drag the image to where you want it to appear on the screen. Use pinch gestures to resize or rotate it. Adjust the clip’s duration in the timeline to control how long the image stays visible.

Open the Animation tools to add motion effects such as fade, slide, or zoom. You can also apply filters, shadows, or transparency for a more polished look.

When the edit is complete, tap Export. Choose the resolution, frame rate, and format (MP4 by default). Save the finished video to your device, ready for sharing or uploading.