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

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Picture in Picture - PiP View Extension

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:
1. You need Chrome version >= 70 for this extension to work
2. This extension works for players in iframes
3. This extension is based on manifest v3
4. 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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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Picture in Picture - PiP View", "description": "__MSG_description__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "0.3.4", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "storage", "scripting", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://www.youtube.com/*"], "css": ["/data/plugins/youtube.css"], "js": ["/data/plugins/youtube.js"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true }, { "matches": ["*://*/*"], "js": ["/data/plugins/global.js"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true }], "homepage_url": "https://webextension.org/listing/youtube-tools.html?from=picture-in-picture", "action": { "default_title": "Click to open active video in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode", "default_icon": { "16": "/data/icons/disabled/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/disabled/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/disabled/48.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "/data/icons/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/48.png", "64": "/data/icons/64.png", "128": "/data/icons/128.png", "256": "/data/icons/256.png", "512": "/data/icons/512.png" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }}
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How to download and manually install Picture in Picture - PiP View extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Picture in Picture - PiP View extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Picture in Picture - PiP View extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Picture in Picture - PiP View extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Picture in Picture - PiP View extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Picture in Picture - PiP View extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Picture in Picture - PiP View Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Picture in Picture - PiP View extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Picture in Picture - PiP View extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Picture in Picture - PiP View extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension file

Select and download the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Picture in Picture - PiP View extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Picture in Picture - PiP View extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Picture in Picture - PiP View extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Renato SDS (ID: 000000816d545251) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/15/2023 Lixo, não funciona!

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Mischa K (ID: 000000c010c1e538) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/20/2023 Has been crashing Chrome for a day now. Worked fine before!

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ɴᴀɢɪᴛᴏ ᴋᴏᴍᴇᴀᴅᴀ (Hope Boi) (ID: 000000cee0986ce6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/13/2022 It's okay. It works as intended but I have one problem. I'm using a ChromeBook with this extension so this might only be a problem for this device. When in PiP mode, the video window only lets me play it at the bottom. I'm unable to move it to the top of my screen or anywhere else. And I'm only able to move it around if I set the video window to a certain size. And at the size it allows me to move it, It's way to big to see the work that I'm doing. It's annoying, to say the least.

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Wes van Vugt (ID: 000000ee4f991b28) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/22/2022 Has ads.

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Riot Destrudo (ID: 000000b4b48b2835) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/19/2022 Better than other PiP extensions, I dont want to flick my cursor on top of the screen just to click on the PiP extension like other ones. This one shows the button on the Youtube video frame, good for people who keeps forgetting about their PiP extension.