> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cotovan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Customize Logo and Brand in Riverside: Step-by-step Guide - URL: https://cotovan.com/post/customize-logo-brand-riverside/ - Published: 2025-12-11T15:39:58.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-11T15:39:58.000Z - Description: Let me show you how I customize logo and brand in Riverside so your podcast or show consistently displays the right logo, colors, and placement across recordings and edits. - Author: Cristi Cotovan - Tags: Riverside.FM Articles This walkthrough covers where to add a logo in [Riverside](https://cotovan.com/riverside), how to export a transparent PNG in Affinity and Canva, and how to apply and position your branding inside the studio and edit workspace. ## Where to add your logo in Riverside Start in your Riverside account and open the studio you want to brand. You can add a logo from two places: the [Studio Settings](https://cotovan.com/post/apply-branding-with-one-click-in-riversidefm-brand-kit) (Design > Customize) or from an Edit (open a recorded file and go to the [Brand panel](https://cotovan.com/post/apply-branding-with-one-click-in-riversidefm-brand-kit)). Both paths lead to the same branding options, so use whichever fits your workflow. ![Riverside Brand panel with the Logo upload button highlighted by an arrow and cursor, indicating where to add a logo.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/b3607b66-0cc9-4096-88d4-7d54df86a97f.webp) In the Riverside [recording studio](https://cotovan.com/post/optimize-riverside-studio-settings/), you’ll find a Brand sidebar with options to add a logo, brand color, overlays, etc. Click the plus icon next to Logo to upload an image. In the Riverside editor, there are even more options, in addition to adding the logo. ![Riverside Brand sidebar showing 'Apply brand', a Logo field with a plus icon, color palette and other brand options.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/c228c721-d3c4-4771-a915-562be08c42c7.webp) ## Why you should export a transparent PNG For clean overlays on top of video, export your logo with a **transparent background**. Riverside accepts logos with a white or colored background, but a PNG with transparency looks more professional and adapts to different video shots - especially when guests sit against light or dark backgrounds. ![New document preview showing checkerboard transparency and the 'Transparent background' option checked](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/a1f848cc-0a89-4d5e-b874-0e8f20fec471.webp) Two practical tips: - Keep a light and a dark version of your logo so it stays visible against varying footage. - Export at a large size (for example 3000×3000 px) so Riverside can scale it without losing quality. If you’re eager to learn more about Riverside and wish to have ****a one-on-one Riverside coaching session**, feel free to [book a call with me](https://cotovan.com/coaching). I’m here to help you with any questions you have and to guide you through the best workflows, tips, workarounds, or just answer any questions you may have! [Book a session ](https://cotovan.com/coaching) ## Exporting transparent PNGs - Affinity Designer I use [Affinity Designer](https://www.affinity.studio/?ref=cotovan.com) to create and export transparent PNGs. Create a new document with a transparent background, place or design your logo, then export as PNG. When exporting, choose PNG (not JPEG) and confirm the export region — export the selection or full document depending on whether you want a tight crop or a square canvas around the mark. ![Affinity Designer Export dialog showing PNG preset selected and size fields set to 3000 by 3000 with transparent checkerboard canvas visible](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/449f3add-fc66-49ce-9ab0-9e96bc079e9e.webp) Export settings I use: - Format: **PNG** - Canvas size: **3000×3000 px** (or large square) - Background: **Transparent** (alpha channel) ## Exporting transparent PNGs - Canva If you prefer [Canva](https://canva.com/?ref=cotovan.com), create a custom design (for example 3000×3000 px), upload or build your logo, then download as PNG and check “Transparent background.” Note that transparent downloads require a *Canva Pro* account. ![Canva download dialog with PNG chosen and the 'Transparent background' checkbox highlighted](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/a388e644-da98-4232-980e-f0a38bd5a8b6.webp) Make sure you select PNG and confirm the transparent background option before downloading. ## Uploading and positioning your logo in Riverside Back in Riverside, upload your PNG from the **Brand > Logo** panel. Once uploaded, the logo joins your brand assets and you can set a default placement (top left, top right, bottom right) in the studio. If you need multiple versions, upload both light and dark PNGs to your account assets and swap them as needed for different episodes. ![Riverside edit workspace showing the Brand > Logo panel with logo thumbnails](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/c2873279-b99d-4451-93d0-bfe84ac13b65.webp) You can also change placement live in the studio - useful when streaming or recording - so the logo doesn’t overlap lower-thirds or guest name plates. ![Riverside studio with two participants on the left and the Brand panel on the right showing logo, position grid, and opacity slider.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/dea35c9e-0cbb-4935-85f6-44daa4d22952.webp) ## Apply brand kit to edits and new recordings When you apply your [brand kit](https://cotovan.com/post/apply-branding-with-one-click-in-riversidefm-brand-kit) to an edit or new recording, Riverside automatically adds the logo, applies your color palette to captions and graphics, and inserts any intros/outros you’ve defined. This keeps exports and short clips consistent without editing the same elements manually each time. ![Riverside editor showing the Brand sidebar with Apply brand button, logo and color palette options](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/12/b25f7230-34b3-4125-99b3-edfd47dbcdfa.webp) If you manage multiple podcasts or clients, on Business plan, you can keep separate studios or saved brand kits so you can quickly apply the correct logo and color set for each show. I’ll cover creating overlays, intros, and outros in follow-up guides - but this gets your logo into Riverside correctly and cleanly. ## Free Riverside Tips, Tricks, and Training in Your Inbox I create regular training content on [Riverside.fm](https://cotovan.com/riverside) \- if you're trying to learn the platform, I intend to teach all the ins and outs. Subscribe here and when a new article or video goes live, you'll be the first to know! Subscribe for free Email sent! 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