One of the features of the VLC Player is its Picture-in-Picture mode, also known as the “floating window” or “pop-up window,” where you can watch videos in a tiny window in the corner of your screen while performing other tasks in the background. This feature helps increase your productivity through multitasking while keeping yourself entertained. If you are looking to use this feature on various devices, this post will help you set up the VLC player so that you can view videos on the side of your screen and always keep it on top of other windows.
Enable VLC Picture in Picture on Windows
For a Windows computer, you do not need to install any additional software or plugin to have the Picture-in-Picture mode in the VLC Media Player. This feature can be enabled directly from VLC itself. Here is how: After performing these steps, you will be able to see the VLC window and the video playing on top of every other window, even if they are in full-screen mode. If you wish to hide this window, you can either close it, or toggle the Always on top inside the View menu so that the window in focus can now come at the top of other windows.
Enable VLC Picture in Picture on Android
You can also enable the Picture-in-Picture mode for VLC on an Android device to minimize its size and simultaneously work on other tasks in the background. Here are the steps to do so: If you wish to close the floating window, simply tap on it and then click the cross from the top-right corner, or go to full view again by tapping its center. You can resize the PiP window or drag it into a different position.
Enable VLC Picture in Picture on Mac
If you are using a Mac device, then you can also use the Picture-in-Picture mode to your advantage. Here are the steps to enable it: If you wish to bring other windows on the top, simply toggle the Float on Top option again to disable it. Note that this does not work with windows that are in full-screen on Mac devices.
Closing Words
The Picture-in-Picture mode can help you multitask easily. Whether it is for watching a movie while you work, or listening to a tutorial while making notes, the floating window is there to help you be more productive with the limited amount of time on your hand. Unfortunately, the VLC app for iOS devices currently does not have a floating window feature, which is about the only feature missing from it right now.
