Picture in Picture - PiP View

Watch videos in a floating PiP window (always on top of other windows) even when tab is switched.

Picture in Picture - PiP View Chrome Extension

"Picture in Picture - PiP View" is a Chrome extension that enables watching videos in a floating PiP window that stays on top of all other windows. Beneficial for multitasking, the PiP window remains visible even while tab-switching. The extension supports video content from all websites with an HTML video element, including YouTube, and works on iframes. The PiP mode can be easily activated via an in-browser button or an in-video button for YouTube.

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Extension stats

By: lunu.bounir

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.55

(33)

Version: 0.3.4 (Last updated: 2024-07-16)

Creation date: 2019-11-30

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
scripting
activeTab

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 58.23K

Email: lu*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 6,136 ▲ 26

Other rankings

#3219 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4 #12 in picture keyword 42 ▲ 1 #198 in windows keyword 52 ▲ 32 #238 in video player keyword 45 ▼ 53 #280 in script keyword 20 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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This extension brings a PiP view to all websites with an HTML video element. The extension adds a page action button to your browser. When a page has a video element, the color of this button changes. Press the button to open the active player in the Picture-in-Picture mode (PiP Mode). This extension automatically tries to use the active player.

For YouTube, the extension also offers an in-player button next to the settings button to open the YouTube video in the picture-in-picture mode. You can use this extension to watch YouTube videos in a floating window that is on top of all other windows so tabs can be switched and still the player is visible. The floating window has play and pause buttons, and you can exit from the picture-in-picture mode anytime.

What is the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode: This mode lets you play any video in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, and it works on all platforms. PiP is a popped-out, always-on-top video player that floats on top of other windows. You can also reposition it along the screen border while you continue to surf the internet.

Notes:

You need Chrome version >= 70 for this extension to work
This extension works for players in iframes
This extension is based on manifest v3
The extension includes a script that prevents the page from leaving the Picture-in-Picture view for 2 seconds from version 0.3.2. This script helps to address issues with pages that disable the Picture-in-Picture feature or cancel the Picture-in-Picture requests.

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Pros

It works as intended for basic Picture in Picture functionality
Better integration with YouTube by showing the PiP button on the video frame
It's fast to transfer to PiP mode
It doesn't collect a bunch of user data

Cons

Lacks playback controls, subtitles, and a progress bar
Has been reported to crash Chrome
Issues with moving the video window around on some devices, particularly Chromebooks
Contains ads
Doesn't work with some streaming services like Disney+

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