YouTube video viewing is being altered by Google Chrome. The new feature that everyone has been waiting for can be activated here.
Google is attempting to alter how we watch YouTube videos in response to multiple user requests. A new Chrome feature that appears to be one of the greatest extensions in a long time will make this possible.
Picture-in-picture mode is likely familiar to you if you frequently multitask and are accustomed to using your computer for a variety of purposes. This technology, also referred to as PiP, is extensively utilized in a wide range of gadgets and applications. It allows us to use the remaining screen real estate for another application or function while maintaining a window with a service. YouTube is essential for many users. Now, Chrome has a very unique feature that has already begun testing.
Lastly, given that YouTube is a product of the same company, this is something that many Chrome users have been requesting for some time. The ability of Chrome's beta version to automatically launch PiP mode when a YouTube video is viewed within the browser is currently being tested. This is comparable to the situation on mobile devices, where YouTube windows stay floating while tabs or apps are switched.
As a result, when we watch a video in Chrome and switch between tabs, the video will remain visible on the screen at a reduced but still very useful size. We will not need to manually activate PiP mode, which is not always the most practical choice, thanks to this. Typically, we need to double-click the YouTube video in order to bring up the options menu, from which we can choose "Picture in Picture." You can now enjoy the videos you want to watch without having to do this manually thanks to a change in Chrome.
In February 2025, Google first revealed that it was developing an automatic PiP mode. But at first, only a few services were used for testing. Since YouTube is ultimately the platform where the majority of users want to experience picture-in-picture mode, it seems Google waited until it was ready to introduce the feature. According to reports from people who have had a chance to test it out, it appears to function well and, despite being a minor modification, it has the potential to greatly enhance the user experience.
Although it is only accessible in the Canary version of Chrome at the moment, all signs point to its imminent inclusion in the final version. This indicates that YouTube's handy picture-in-picture feature will soon be accessible to all users. You must download the Chrome version before clicking this link if you want to give it a try right away.
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Next, do a "picture in picture" search.
After that, all you need to do is turn on the two linked options.
The majority of beta users appear to have access to this feature, though some were unable to test it. Just wait if, after following the above steps, you do not see the new option.