An extension that allows you to use Picture-in-Picture mode on any element of any website.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
August 6, 2024
Size
502KiB
Developer
boryssey.com
Category
Users
501
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
Scripting
ContextMenus
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Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen Extension

This extension allows you to place any web page element into an Always-on-Top window, similar to video Picture-in-Picture mode, but now for any element.

It utilizes a new Document Picture-in-Picture API (https://developer.chrome.com/docs/web-platform/document-picture-in-picture) and works natively in Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers for desktop. Whether you want to have a video with proper controls and subtitles on top of your screen or an article that you are taking inspiration from before your eyes, this extension will help you.

Please note, however, that some pages will not behave correctly when their elements are in PiP mode.

How to use:

Press a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl-Shift-P)
or
Click on the extension icon in the toolbar
or
Right-click on the page and select \"Picture-in-Picture Anything\" to open the Element Selection Overlay

Select an element by clicking the left mouse button on it.

Holding a Shift button when selecting an element will open a Precise Selection Panel. There, you can navigate the element tree and select precisely an element you want.

Pressing ESC before selecting an element will close the window.

Sometimes, you may want to play around with the element you choose to achieve the desired effect (selecting either a parent or child element may help you if an element doesn't behave correctly).

Please let me know if something needs to be fixed or if you have ideas for improvement.


Github repository:
https://github.com/boryssey/picture-in-picture-anything
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "An extension that allows you to use Picture-in-Picture mode on any element of any website.", "permissions": ["storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "contextMenus"], "action": { "enable_pip_overlay": "Enable Screenshot Overlay" }, "commands": { "run-pip": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+P", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+P" }, "description": "Run Picture-in-Picture Anything on current page" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["fonts/Inter.ttf"], "matches": [""] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension file

Select and download the Picture-in-Picture Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen 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 Anything - Place Any Element on Top of your screen extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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