Is Timer Overlay Recorder free to use?

Yes. The tool is free to use in your browser. You can preview timers and export WebM overlay videos without installing an app.

Does the timer video export with a transparent background?

Yes. Choose the Transparent background option to export an overlay that can be placed on top of other footage in your editor. You can also switch to a solid background color if you prefer.

What file format do I get after recording?

Exports are provided as WebM video files. WebM works well for many web and editing workflows. If your editor requires MP4, you can convert WebM to MP4 using your preferred converter.

Does anything upload to a server?

The timer preview and recording are designed to run locally in your browser. Some site features like analytics and ads may use cookies or similar technologies as described in the Privacy Policy on this page.

Free Countdown and Count Up Timer Video Overlay Recorder

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Free timer overlay videos for creators, teachers, and streamers

Timer Overlay Recorder is a browser-based tool that generates clean, readable countdown and count up timer videos you can layer on top of other footage. Pick a digital style, tweak colors and glow, choose a transparent or solid background, add subtle animation, then record an export-ready WebM video overlay. This is useful when you need a timer that looks consistent across projects, with no app installs and no complicated templates.

Quick start: Set Mode (count up or down), pick Start at and Duration, click Start Preview, then press Record. When you stop recording, a download link appears in the panel.

How to generate a countdown or count up overlay video

1) Pick your timer look

Choose a style (7-segment, flip, neon outline, and more). Then set font weight, color, glow, and animation. Small motion cues can make the timer feel more “alive” without distracting from your content.

2) Choose format and timing

Select MM:SS or MM:SS.CC, then configure Start at and Duration. For countdowns, you can stop at zero or keep going past it depending on your workflow.

3) Set resolution and FPS

Export sizes like 1920×1080, 1080×1920 for vertical, or 1080×1080 for square. Match FPS to your project so the overlay feels smooth and consistent with your footage.

4) Record and download

Use Record to create a WebM file. If you select a transparent background, the output can be layered over video in many editors. If your editor requires MP4, convert the WebM afterward.

Watch how it works

Prefer a walkthrough? This short video shows the settings, preview, recording, and download flow.

Popular use cases

Online countdown timer

Quick countdown overlays for social ads, promos, product launches, and limited-time offers.

Count up timer

Clean count-up overlays for demos, tutorials, time tracking visuals, and process videos.

Countdown timer for OBS

“Starting soon” and break timers for streams, webinars, church services, and live events.

Countdown timer for PowerPoint

Simple timers for workshops, presentations, quizzes, and classroom sessions.

Countdown for video

Add urgency before a CTA appears, before an offer ends, or before a segment begins.

Visual countdown timer

Readable designs with glow, flash cues, and subtle animation to draw attention at the right moment.

Practical tips for clean overlays

Transparent overlays: Use Transparent background when you plan to layer the timer on top of footage.

Legibility: Increase glow slightly for dark footage, reduce glow for light footage to avoid blur.

End cues: For countdowns, set a short flash in the last 3 seconds to improve viewer awareness.

Match your platform: Use 1080×1920 for Shorts and Reels, 1920×1080 for YouTube and streams.

Speed ramp: Speed ramp is useful for montage edits when you want time to “accelerate” at a defined moment.

Compatibility note: WebM is widely supported for web workflows and many editors. If an editor does not accept WebM directly, convert the file to MP4 with your preferred tool.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free?

Yes. You can preview timers and export overlay videos for free in your browser.

Does it work on mobile?

The UI is responsive, but recording performance depends on your device and browser. For the most reliable exports, desktop Chrome or Edge is recommended.

Can I export with a transparent background?

Yes. Choose Background: Transparent. Your output can be used as a true overlay in editing workflows that support it.

What is the best timer format for content?

MM:SS is the most universal for viewers. MM:SS.CC is useful for sports timing, short challenges, or “stopwatch” style visuals.

Can I make a timer for OBS scenes?

Yes. Create a short countdown video (for example, 5:00), export it, then use it as a media source in OBS for a “starting soon” scene.

Do you store my videos or upload them?

The timer preview and recording are designed to run locally in your browser. See the Privacy Policy below for how analytics and ads may use cookies.

Effective date: February 4, 2026

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