Overlays by Templify

Layer Anything Onto Anything

Build content with real depth.

Drop a photo or a video on top of any project and build content with real depth. Add your logo, a cutout, a graphic or a second clip, then shape it exactly how you want.

It works on a blank canvas or on any template you start with. Stack as many layers as your idea needs.

Flat Content Blends In. Layered Content Stands Out.

The posts that stop the scroll almost always have more than one thing going on. A logo in the corner, a cutout over a fresh background, a clip playing inside another clip. Overlays let you build that layered, designed look right inside Templify, on photos and videos alike.

Total Control Over Every Layer

Add an overlay and it is yours to shape. Adjust one layer without touching the rest.

Place it right: crop, resize, transform and adjust until it sits perfectly
Make it pop: add a drop shadow or a stroke so it lifts off the background
Style it: recolor the overlay and apply filters to match your look
Clean it up: remove the background from any overlay for an instant cutout
Work fast: duplicate an overlay, replace it, or remove it in a tap
Go further: stack as many overlays as your idea needs

Brand every post: drop your logo or watermark onto any photo or video
Picture-in-picture: place a reaction or face-cam clip over your main video
Cutout magic: remove a subject's background and set them over a new scene
Add personality: layer graphics, frames or signature elements on top
Video on video: add light leaks, sparkles or motion clips over your footage
Make a template yours: add your own elements to any ready-made design

Why Overlays Are a Creator's Best Friend

A few reasons overlays earn a spot in every creator's toolkit:

Brand consistency: put your logo or style on everything you post, in seconds
A designed look: shadows, strokes and clean cutouts make every layer look intentional
More creativity: combine photos and videos in ways a single layer never could
One app: no switching between editors to build a layered post
Full flexibility: every overlay stays editable, so nothing is ever locked in

Add a Layer in Three Taps

Open your project

Start from scratch or from a template, photo or video.

Add your overlay

Drop a photo or video on top.

Make it yours

Crop, color, add a shadow, remove its background, then post.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an overlay in Templify?

An overlay is a photo or video you layer on top of your project. In Templify you can add overlays to any photo or video, on a blank project or a ready-made template, and customize each one with cropping, color, filters, shadows, background removal and more.

Can I add an overlay to a video as well as a photo?

Yes. Overlays work on both photo and video projects, and the overlay itself can be a photo or a video.

Can I add overlays to templates?

Yes. Start from a ready-made template and add your own overlays on top to make it unique, or build a project from scratch and layer from the start.

Can I remove the background from an overlay?

Yes. You can remove the background from any overlay with one tap, which is perfect for placing a clean cutout over a new background.

How many overlays can I add?

You can stack multiple overlays in a single project, layering as many elements as your idea needs.

Can I add my logo or watermark?

Yes. Add your logo or graphic as an overlay, then resize, recolor and position it so every post stays on-brand.

Can I put a video over another video?

Yes. Layer a video overlay on top of another video for picture-in-picture, reaction clips, light leaks and motion effects.

Can I recolor or style an overlay?

Yes. You can recolor an overlay, apply filters, and add a drop shadow or a stroke to make it stand out.

Is it free and what devices does it support?

Templify is free to download and overlays are built into the editor. Some advanced tools and content are part of a subscription. Templify is available on iPhone and iPad.

Build It Layer by Layer

Photos, videos, logos and cutouts, stacked and styled however you like, all in one app. Open Templify and start layering.

Add an Overlay in Templify