To force Picture-in-Picture (PiP) in Opera GX, start a youtube video or similar online video, look for the additional button in the top-center of the video player, and Click on that button to make your popout video will appear in a smaller window.
Using the Picture-in-Picture Button in Opera GX
Opera GX, like the standard Opera browser, includes a built-in Picture-in-Picture feature that allows you to watch videos in a floating window while browsing other pages. You don't typically need to "force" it with external methods; the browser provides a dedicated button.
Here's the straightforward process:
- Navigate to a Video: Open Opera GX and go to a website hosting an online video, such as YouTube, Vimeo, or similar platforms.
- Start Playback: start a youtube video or similar online video. Begin playing the video you wish to watch in PiP mode.
- Locate the Button: As the video plays, You should see an additional button in the top-center area of the video frame. This button usually looks like a rectangle with a smaller rectangle inside or an arrow pointing out.
- Activate PiP: Click on that button and your popout video will appear in a smaller window.
Once activated, the video will detach from its original tab and float as a resizable, movable window above your other browser content and even other applications on your desktop.
Understanding the PiP Feature
Picture-in-Picture is a convenient way to multitask. It keeps your video visible while you:
- Read articles
- Check emails
- Browse social media
- Work on other tasks
The PiP window includes basic playback controls like play/pause and closing the window.
Key Steps for Opera GX PiP
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Play Video | start a youtube video or similar online video. | Video begins playing in the browser tab. |
| 2. Find Button | Look for the additional button in the top-center. | Button appears on the video player. |
| 3. Click Button | Click on that button. | popout video will appear in a smaller window. |
Practical Tips
- Moving the Window: Simply click and drag the PiP window to reposition it anywhere on your screen.
- Resizing: Hover over the edges of the window until your cursor changes, then click and drag to resize it.
- Closing PiP: Click the 'X' button in the top-right corner of the PiP window or return to the original tab where the video is still technically playing and close that tab.
- Returning to Tab: In the PiP window, there is often an icon (sometimes looking like an arrow pointing inwards or back to a square) that will return the video to its original tab.
By following these steps using the built-in button, you can easily use the Picture-in-Picture feature in Opera GX for most online videos.
