Video picture in picture

Video picture in picture

Video picture in picture

What is Video picture in picture?
'Video picture in picture' is an Edge extension that opens a video from the active page in picture in picture mode. The extension creates a small, always-on-top window, allowing you to use your computer for other tasks whilst keeping the video in sight. It harnesses the picture in picture API to provide this seamless video viewing experience. Explore more on our GitHub repository.
Merlin
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By: oscapps
Users: 8,158 ▲ 52
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-01-20)
Creation date: 2020-01-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 5.32K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Video picture in picture
Video picture in picture (v1.1)
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Merlin
Summary

Edge extension to open the video of the active page to picture in picture mode. It will open a litle window "always on top", it will be possible to use the computer in other windows while you watch the video with the video always visible.

The code is in: https://github.com/OscarDeDios/pictureInPictureExtension

The extension uses the new picture in picture API: https://wicg.github.io/picture-in-picture/

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well
  • Convenient for multitasking
  • Good for streaming services like Twitch and YouTube
Cons
  • Limited features
  • Some bugs and flickering
  • No minimize button
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Convenient for multitasking
Recent reviews
Muito bom, parabéns aos desenvolvedores. 👏👏👏
by Rodolfo, 2020-04-08

Tốt
by TUYET, 2020-08-07

和国产浏览器自带的还有差距: 1.没有最小化按钮, 2.记录弹出视频窗口的大小和位置只是暂时的,下次启动浏览器就恢复默认了。 3.弹幕不显示
by Andrew, 2020-07-01
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Safety
Risk impact

Video picture in picture may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Video picture in picture has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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