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Picture-in-picture (PiP) is a feature that lets you watch a video in a small floating window that stays on top of all your other apps — so you can multitask without missing a frame.
Picture-in-picture — often abbreviated to PiP — takes a video out of its browser tab and places it in a small, movable window that floats above everything else on your screen. The video keeps playing even when you switch to a different application, workspace, or tab.
The concept originated in television, where broadcasters would overlay a second channel in a small corner of the screen. Today, PiP is built into most operating systems and browsers — but the built-in versions are limited. They offer basic pop-out windows with minimal controls, no transparency options, and they often fail on streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
That is where dedicated picture-in-picture apps like PiP Pro come in. Instead of relying on the browser's basic PiP API, PiP Pro creates a true desktop-level floating window that works with every streaming platform, stays reliably on top, and gives you full control over size, position, and even transparency.
Video pops out of the browser
The video leaves its tab and appears in a separate floating window on your desktop.
Window stays on top
The PiP window floats above every other application — your code editor, spreadsheet, email, anything.
You keep working
Click anywhere on your desktop and work normally. The video keeps playing in the corner of your screen.
Full control
Resize, reposition, adjust transparency, and use playback controls — all without switching back to the browser tab.
PiP Pro supports every major streaming platform. If it plays in a browser, it floats with PiP Pro.
Chrome's built-in picture-in-picture mode sounds great in theory. In practice, it falls short in almost every way that matters for daily use.
Doesn't work reliably with Netflix and Disney+ — these platforms often refuse to pop out, or show a blank black window instead of the video.
Tiny, fixed-size window — the default PiP window is small and offers limited resizing options. No free-form drag-to-resize.
No transparency controls — the window is always fully opaque. You cannot see your work behind the video.
Minimal playback controls — only play/pause and close. No volume, no seek bar, no keyboard shortcuts.
Loses focus unpredictably — the window sometimes drops behind other apps when you click, defeating the purpose of PiP.
Works with Netflix, Disney+, and all streaming platforms — dedicated desktop window, independent of browser limitations.
Resize freely to any size — drag any corner or edge. Make it as large or as small as you need.
Ghost Mode transparency — adjust opacity from 100% down to nearly invisible. See your work through the video.
Full playback controls — play, pause, seek, volume, and keyboard shortcuts. Everything you need without switching tabs.
True always-on-top — uses a native desktop window that never loses focus. Click anywhere, the video stays on top.
PiP Pro is a dedicated picture-in-picture application for Windows that fixes every limitation of Chrome's built-in PiP. One app, every platform, total control.
YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, Twitch, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, DAZN — if it plays in Chrome, PiP Pro floats it. No black screens, no compatibility issues.
Unlike browser-based PiP that drops behind other windows, PiP Pro creates a native desktop window that stays on top reliably. Click anywhere, your video stays visible.
Unique to PiP Pro — adjust the video window's opacity from fully opaque to nearly invisible. See your code, spreadsheet, or document right through the video.
PiP Pro runs quietly in the background with minimal CPU and memory usage. Your other apps stay fast. No bloat, no lag, no system slowdowns.
Drag any corner or edge to resize the floating window to exactly the size you want. Position it anywhere on your screen — or across multiple monitors.
Play, pause, seek, adjust volume, and use keyboard shortcuts — all from the floating window. No need to switch back to the browser tab.
Visit pip.pro and sign in with Google. You get 5 days free with full access to every feature — no credit card required upfront.
Download the PiP Pro desktop app and Chrome extension. The entire setup takes under 60 seconds.
Open any streaming platform in Chrome — YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Twitch, or any other — and click the PiP Pro button. Your video instantly floats above everything.
Picture-in-picture (PiP) is a feature that lets you watch a video in a small floating window that stays on top of other applications. The video keeps playing even when you switch to a different tab, app, or window. It originated in television broadcasting and is now a standard feature on desktops, phones, and tablets.
In Chrome, you can right-click a playing video twice and select "Picture-in-picture" from the context menu. However, this built-in PiP mode is limited — you get a small, basic window with no transparency controls, limited resizing, and it doesn't work reliably on platforms like Netflix or Disney+. For full PiP functionality, use a dedicated app like PiP Pro.
Chrome's built-in PiP often fails on Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming platforms. The video may show a black screen or refuse to pop out entirely. PiP Pro solves this by using a dedicated desktop window approach that works with Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, Twitch, YouTube, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, DAZN, and more.
Chrome's basic built-in PiP is free but very limited. PiP Pro offers a free 5-day trial with full access to every feature, then costs $5 per month billed annually at $60. You can cancel anytime with no questions asked.
PiP Pro is the best picture-in-picture app for Windows in 2026. It supports 10+ streaming platforms, offers true always-on-top behaviour, includes Ghost Mode transparency, and runs lightweight without slowing down your system. It's rated 4.9 out of 5 by 847 users.
Stop fighting with Chrome's broken picture-in-picture mode. Get a floating video player that actually works — on every platform, above every app.