How to Enable Picture-in-Picture in Microsoft Edge
You enable Picture-in-Picture mode in Microsoft Edge to watch videos in a small, floating window while you use other applications.
This feature allows you to detach a video from its browser tab, letting you move it anywhere on your screen. It’s a fantastic way to multitask, keeping your video content visible without blocking your work.
Microsoft Edge, built on the Chromium engine, offers this functionality similar to how Google Chrome does. This guide focuses specifically on how you can activate and use this useful tool within the Edge browser.
Enable or Disable Picture-in-Picture in Edge Settings
You can change this setting easily within the browser.
- Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
- Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
- Click Privacy, search, and services on the left side.
- Find the Site permissions section and click it.
- Click All permissions to see more options.
- Click Automatic picture-in-picture.
- Toggle the switch to On or Off.
Enable or Disable Picture-in-Picture via Registry
Note: This method requires admin privileges. Always back up your registry or create a System Restore point before editing the registry to keep your system safe.
1. Open the Windows Registry and go to this path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
2. Right-click in the empty space, select New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it PictureInPictureOverlayEnabled.
3. Double-click the file and change the value:
1 = Turn on the overlay.
0 = Turn off the overlay for all users.
4. To go back to the original settings, just delete the PictureInPictureOverlayEnabled file:
PictureInPictureOverlayEnabled
You may need to restart your computer to see the changes.
Summary
The Picture-in-Picture feature is a simple way to multitask by keeping videos visible while you work. You can control this feature through the standard Edge settings or by using the Windows Registry. Always remember to back up your registry before making manual changes to your system settings. For more information, check the Microsoft.
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