Watch videos in a floating, resizable window that stays on top.

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1.0
Update
December 21, 2024
Size
8.77KiB
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0
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Manifest Version
3
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PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer Extension

The Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Video Viewer Chrome extension allows you to watch videos in a floating, resizable window that stays on top of all other applications and browser windows. This feature ensures you can continue watching videos while multitasking, enhancing productivity and entertainment. Whether you're watching YouTube, Netflix, or other video streaming platforms, PiP keeps the video playing in a small, movable window, making it easy to continue browsing, reading, or working without missing a moment.

Key Features:

▪️ Floating Video Window: Watch your videos in a small, adjustable window that floats above all other tabs and windows. You can move it around and resize it for maximum convenience.

▪️ Multitask While Watching: Keep an eye on your favorite videos while interacting with other websites, apps, or tools. Whether you’re working, studying, or chatting with friends, PiP ensures you're always up-to-date on what you’re watching.

▪️ Simple Activation: Easily activate the PiP mode with just a click of the extension icon, or use keyboard shortcuts for quick access. The extension works with popular video streaming platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix, and more.

▪️ Customizable Controls: Pause, play, adjust volume, and skip ahead or rewind, all without leaving the PiP window. The video controls are intuitive and accessible, right in the floating window.

▪️ Compatible Across Platforms: Works seamlessly with all major video platforms and ensures smooth performance across your favorite sites.

How It Works:

Once installed, the extension icon will appear in your browser’s toolbar. Click the icon while watching a video, and it will immediately pop up in a floating PiP window. You can then drag the window anywhere on your screen and resize it for optimal viewing. You can also customize the window’s opacity, size, and even toggle between different video resolutions.

This extension allows you to continue browsing, chatting, or working while never missing out on your videos, enhancing your overall browsing experience.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension file

Select and download the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer 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 PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Video Viewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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