amitv87-pip ☆

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Description:
Always on top window preview

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.01@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: picture-in-picture multitasking productivity video utility

Install: brew install --cask amitv87-pip

About:
PiP (Picture-in-Picture) for macOS allows you to watch any video in a floating, always-on-top window that stays above all other applications. It leverages native macOS APIs to provide a seamless, hardware-accelerated viewing experience without browser restrictions. This utility is perfect for multitasking, enabling you to continue working while keeping your content visible.

Key Features:

Floats video from any application or browser on top of your desktop
Supports native macOS Picture-in-Picture API for smooth performance
Customizable window size and aspect ratio controls
Drag and drop video URLs to start playback instantly

Use Cases:

Watching a tutorial or webinar while taking notes in a separate window
Monitoring a live stream or video call while browsing other applications
Keeping a video reference visible while coding or designing

Alternatives:

Helium – Helium is a similar floating browser, but PiP focuses on leveraging the native macOS system-level PiP for better integration and performance.
Browser Native PiP – Built-in browser PiP is limited to the browser context, whereas PiP for macOS can float content from almost any application.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 21, 2026 10:13pm	3.01	0	VERSION_BUMP	6fa461f5
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	2.70	0	VERSION_BUMP	92499d21