Universal Picture in Picture Button for Chrome
Picture in Picture Button is a free Chrome extension developed by Kyle Anthony Williams. It adds a universal Picture in Picture button and keyboard shortcut to Chrome, utilizing the Picture in Picture Web API introduced by Google inThis extension is categorized under Browsers and falls under the Add-ons & Tools subcategory.
With Picture in Picture Button, users can enjoy the convenience of a keyboard shortcut (Alt + P or ⌥ + P on macOS) to activate Picture in Picture mode. This mode allows videos to be played in a floating window that can be moved and resized, while still allowing users to browse other webpages. The PiP element automatically closes when the video is played in fullscreen mode.
The extension works on any webpage with a video element, making it versatile and compatible with various websites. However, it does have some limitations. It does not work on extension pages such as Alternative Player for Twitch.tv and video elements in inline frames like VRV.
To customize the keyboard shortcut or disable it altogether, users can visit chrome://extensions/shortcuts. Additionally, Picture in Picture can also be toggled by clicking on the extension icon.
If users encounter any issues with the extension, they can start an issue on the GitHub page provided. The extension icon is sourced from Material Design and used under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
