How to Create a Lower Third Asset

Lower thirds are graphic overlays that can display a name, title, or description for any on-screen content. Lower thirds are useful for hosting guests to display their name and job title. Switcher has a variety of lower third templates that you can use to customize and add to your livestreams.


To create a lower third:

  • Open the Switcher app on your iOS device.
  • Tap the Plus (+) icon. (iPhone only)
  • Tap New Livestream
  • Tap Horizontal or Vertical.
  • Tap Enter Studio
  • Tap the blue plus icon.
  • Tap Text & Graphics.
  • Tap Lower Thirds.
  • Tap the template you would like to use.
  • Enter the title and subtitle text.
  • Choose the colors and fonts you would like to use.
  • Tap Done in the top-right corner.
  • When you are ready to display it in your livestream, tap the asset in the Sources panel to display it in the live feed.