Video picture in picture

Video picture in picture

Video Picture in Picture - Edge Add-on for Enhanced Viewing

'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.

Add-on stats

By: oscapps
Users: 7,418
57
Rating: 4.50
(32)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-01-20)
Creation date: 2020-01-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 5.32K
URLs: Website

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Add-on 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

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Pros
  • Works well
  • Convenient for multitasking
  • Good for watching videos while working
Cons
  • Limited features
  • Some bugs and flickering issues
  • Size and position of video window not remembered
Most mentioned
  • Convenient for multitasking
  • Works well
User reviews
百度网盘不能用
by 琴芳, 2022-08-26

3/5, works pretty good but a few bug bears, window can't go over 1920x1080 even if source video is larger, annoying when using larger monitors. The pause and exit buttons often flicker in and out and are unselectable even when hovering directly over them.
by Justin, 2021-05-19

Cumple su objetivo, nada malo que ver!
by Fernando, 2021-05-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Video picture in picture requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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