Picture in Picture
How to use picture-in-picture in Chrome
Picture-in-picture (PiP) lifts a video out of its tab into a small window that floats on top of everything else — so you can keep watching while you work, browse, or switch apps. Here are the two ways to do it in Chrome.
Method 1: Chrome's built-in picture-in-picture
Chrome has a native PiP mode. It works, but it's hidden behind a couple of clicks and doesn't appear on every site:
- Start a video on YouTube or another site that supports it.
- Right-click the video twice. The first right-click shows the site's own menu; the second shows Chrome's menu.
- Choose “Picture in picture.” The video pops into a floating window you can drag and resize.
The catch: many players (including some embeds and streaming sites) block the right-click menu or hide the option, so this doesn't work everywhere.
Method 2: One click on any site
A dedicated extension removes the guesswork. Instead of hunting for a menu, you press a single button and the largest playing video floats — the same way on every site.
- Install Picture in Picture from the Chrome Web Store.
- Play any video.
- Click the toolbar icon or press Alt + P. The video pops out. Press it again to send it back to the tab.
Skip the double right-click
Pop any video out with one click or one shortcut — on YouTube, Netflix, lectures, and any site with a video.
Add to Chrome — it's freeMoving and resizing the floating window
Once a video is floating, drag it anywhere on your screen and pull a corner to resize it. It stays on top of other windows — including other apps, not just Chrome — so it's still visible when you switch to your editor, email, or a different browser window.
Does it work on all websites?
PiP relies on the browser's video engine, which covers almost every player on the web. With the extension, you also get consistent one-press behavior on sites where Chrome's built-in menu is blocked or missing.