5 Insane OBS Text Effects That Make Your Stream Look PRO
Most people use static text in their streams, but OBS Studio can do so much more.
In this video, I’ll show you 5 real-time dynamic text effects you can build directly in OBS using some simple plugins- from typewriter and cinematic wipes to slide reveals and glitch swaps. These effects run live and can give your stream a level of polish that feels close to After Effects-style motion design, without ever leaving OBS.
What you’ll learn
Typewriter text animation
Jiggle text
Cinematic wipe reveal
Slide-up reveal
Glitch text swap
Why this matters
Dynamic text can instantly level up your stream:
More engaging alerts (follows, subs, donations)
Cleaner scene transitions
Better viewer retention
A more professional overall look
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Typewriter Effect (00:00)
A clean typing animation that’s perfect for subtle callouts, intros, or dialogue-style text.
Plugins Used
Move Plugin: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Fonts Used
Special Elite: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Spe...
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Jiggle Text (01:34)
A playful, attention-grabbing effect similar to animated YouTube callouts—great for emphasizing key moments.
Plugins Used
Nose Plugin: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Fonts Used
Hand of Game Dev Dan: https://www.fontspace.com/hand-of-gam...
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Cinematic Wipe (02:41)
A polished highlight pass that sweeps across the text—perfect for alerts like new followers or subscribers.
Plugins Used
Move Plugin: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Advanced Masks: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Stroke / Glow / Shadow: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Source Clone: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Fonts Used
Bebas Neue Regular: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Beb...
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Slide Reveal (06:15)
A smooth vertical reveal that works great for both subtle text and full scene transitions.
Plugins Used
Move Plugin: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Advanced Masks: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Fonts Used
Montserrat Bold: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Mon...
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Glitch Text Swap (08:40)
A high-energy effect that glitches text out and back in as something new- perfect for rotating callouts.
Plugins Used
Move Plugin: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Retro Effects: https://obsproject.com/forum/resource...
Fonts Used
Aileron: https://open-foundry.com/fonts/aileron
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Chapters
00:00 Typewriter
01:34 Jiggle Text
02:41 Cinematic Wipe
06:15 Slide Reveal
08:40 Glitch Swap
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