What problem does PNGStage solve in OBS?
Collab scenes can become hard to maintain when every participant needs their own source, position, file, and voice-reactive behavior. PNGStage moves that coordination into one overlay URL.
OBS PNGtuber collab tool
A cleaner OBS setup for PNGtuber collab streams.
PNGStage helps streamers avoid building a crowded OBS scene by hand. It turns a Discord voice channel into a shared PNGtuber scene that can be added as a browser source.
Why use a browser source?
Browser sources are a native OBS way to render web overlays. PNGStage uses that pattern so the stream scene can update from the web app instead of from local files.
What avatar formats work?
PNGStage supports .veado avatar file imports and a browser-based PNG avatar creator with idle, talk, blink-idle, and blink-talk states.
Comparison
OBS scene setup comparison
PNGStage is aimed at streamers who want less source management during collab setup.
| Need | Usual setup | PNGStage |
|---|---|---|
| Scene maintenance | Reposition and update sources for every guest. | Update participants through the PNGStage overlay. |
| Guest onboarding | Collect image files and rebuild the layout. | Guests sign in and manage their own avatar state. |
| Voice-reactive visuals | Configure local tools or sources separately. | Discord speaker activity updates the overlay. |
FAQ
OBS PNGtuber Collab Tool questions
Is PNGStage an OBS plugin?
No. PNGStage is a web app that gives streamers an OBS browser source URL.
Does PNGStage require Streamlabs or OBS Studio?
PNGStage is designed around OBS browser sources. Similar streaming software that supports browser sources may work, but OBS is the primary target.
Can PNGStage reduce the number of OBS sources?
Yes. The main workflow is one shared browser source for a Discord voice channel instead of many manually managed avatar sources.
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