How to Enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode in Google Chrome

Jan. 20, 2021

The methods described below work on all relatively new versions ofGoogle Chrome, including the latest stable channel, Chrome 87. The feature was added to Chrome v70, but is still hidden behind a flag. That said, the method to enable the function is a lot easier today than it was three years back whenyou had to enable multiple flagsto get it done. So today, we will discuss how you can enable Picture-in-Picture mode in Google Chrome on desktop.

The built-in PiP mode in Google Chrome is easy to enable and works like a charm on most sites. Here’s how to do it:

The built-in picture-in-picture mode for Google Chrome works well on some sites, like YouTube, but doesn’t work on othervideo sharing siteslike Dailymotion. This is exactly where you should use the ‘Picture-in-Picture Extension’ for Google Chrome. It is created by Google itself and, works on most sites I tested, including Dailymotion. To use it, install the Picture-in-Picture extension (free). Now go to a video site, like YouTube, Dailymotion, or any other, and start playing a video.

Multitask by Using Picture-in-Picture Mode in Google Chrome

Do note that PiP on Chrome only works for one video at a time, whether you use the built-in mode or the picture-in picture extension. If you enable PiP on a second video while another one is already playing, the second one will simply replace the older one. Be that as it may, this is still a cool way to multitask on the internet.

So the next time you’re in the mood to catch a game while working on your dissertation, enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode on Google Chrome and multitask like a pro. Meanwhile, since Google Chrome is your browser of choice, you should also check out our articles onGoogle Chrome tips,Chrome settings you should change, andhow to change the default search engine in Chrome, to get the most out of this incredible browser.

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