Picture-in-Picture for Chrome
Watch videos while surfing the web with Picture in Picture (PiP) mode. Floating video player for Web!
What is Picture-in-Picture for Chrome?
Picture-in-Picture for Chrome is a popular Chrome extension by PiP Extensions. This extension has 425,794 weekly active users, a good user rating of 4.76, and is most similar to Better PiP and Separate Window. The latest version, 1.0.1, was updated 5 months ago.
Stats
- scripting
- storage
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
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Summary
Picture in Picture Extension (PiP) lets you play any video in floating video player 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. Now stream your favorite movies, series or sports on any tab. Install Picture in Picture chrome extension to enable the floating video. We support this feature on every streaming site. What is extension Picture in Picture? Floating video 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). Floating Video extension automatically tries to use the active player. How do I play a video in a floating window?
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Pros
- Easy to use
- Works well with certain websites
- Can stay on top of other windows
Cons
- Doesn't work with certain websites or fullscreen mode
- No subtitle support
- Limited controls
Most mentioned
- Works well with Lynda and Adobe software
- Needs subtitle support
- Could use more controls and customizable options
- Doesn't work with Disney plus
- Could have a clear icon for dark themes
- Handy for watching tutorials while practicing
Safety
Risk impact
Picture-in-Picture for Chrome requires some risky permissions and may not be safe to use. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
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Risk likelihood
Picture-in-Picture for Chrome has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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