Keying out the background
In OBS, add the browser window as a Window Capture, then add a Chroma Key filter set to green or blue. In video editors, apply a chroma key effect, or place the black version above your footage with the Screen blend mode — the black disappears and only the white digits remain. Avoid green digits on a green screen; white or yellow keys cleanly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a transparent timer for OBS?
Browsers can't capture true transparency here, but the green or blue screen keys out cleanly with OBS's Chroma Key filter, and the black background disappears with a Screen blend mode.
Can the timer count up instead of down?
Yes. Choose “Count up” to run it as a clean stopwatch, useful for speedruns, workouts, or timing a live segment.
How do I bring the controls back?
Press H, or hover over the timer and click “Show controls”.