Smooth Picture in picture

Floating video mode for web
What is Smooth Picture in picture?
Smooth Picture in Picture is an Edge add-on that enables picture-in-picture mode for web videos. With this add-on, you can watch videos in a floating popup window while continuing to browse the web or work on other tasks. It offers two options for activation: by clicking on a small icon in the video player or through the puzzle menu in the toolbar.

Add-on stats

This add-on was removed from Edge Add-on Store on 2022-08-30
Users: 14,642
Rating: 3.90 (48)
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2021-12-10)
Creation date: 2021-12-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 142.61K

Other platforms

Smooth Picture in picture (v1.2.2)
4.27 (45) 2,453,012
Not available on Firefox
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Add-on summary

Smooth picture in picture provides easy-to-use picture-in-picture functionality. You can enable picture in picture and watch web videos in a popup/floating window. It will be always on top and you can continue browsing the web, working, whatever.

How to use it (2 options):

  • Find a small icon in the video player (works on popular video sites)
  • Open the puzzle menu from the toolbar and click the extension’s icon from there

User reviews

Interesting tool to have for watching videos in pip
by Max, 2022-06-16

Works amazing for me. would recommend to try for anyone
by Marin, 2022-06-16

works great with youtube, exactly what i need. thx!!!!!!!!!!
by Hana, 2022-05-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Smooth Picture in picture is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Smooth Picture in picture if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Smooth Picture in picture may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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