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How To Enable and Disable Picture in Picture in Safari for Mac, iPhone and iPad

Liza Brown
Liza Brown Originally published Jul 19, 22, updated Feb 13, 25

The picture-in-picture feature is one of the standards and latest innovations in new devices. Even after several years since this feature has been available on the iPad, Apple just added the feature to iPhones with the launch of iOS 14. This feature is a nice creation as it helps users perform numerous tasks and not only focus on one event.

Thanks to this invention, users can reply to customers' emails while closing a new lead on Facetime. This article will teach you how to enable and disable the picture in picture mode in Safari on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Stick with us!

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In this article
  1. How to enable and disable picture in picture in Safari for Mac
  2. How to enable and disable picture in picture in Safari for iPhone
  3. How to enable and disable picture in picture in Safari for iPad
  4. How to Apply the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Effect Using Wondershare Filmora?hot

How to enable and disable picture in picture in Safari for Mac

Picture-in-Picture PiP mode is a feature that allows you to view movies in a tiny floating window while surfing another website in Safari or doing something else on your Mac. It remains in the foreground of your screen regardless of which new program you start on your PC.

To experience Picture in Picture on Mac, you must first launch Safari. You may use Safari's PiP mode on any video content website. Other browsers do not currently support this functionality.

Another consideration is that some websites may not support Picture in Picture. In this situation, you will be unable to watch your chosen videos unless you use particular programs that support them. However, because each site operates differently, the procedure you must use to enter this mode may differ.

Entry Picture in Picture (PiP) on Mac

Let's have a look at how to use Picture in Picture in Safari on Mac:

  • After you start Safari, you may go to any website you choose.
  • Find the videos you wish to view and press the play button.
  • Once it starts playing, you will notice a small sound icon at the top tab; you can right-click or hold control while clicking on this icon.
  • You will notice a drop-down where you can select the "Enter Picture in Picture."
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  • Suppose you opened the video tab only; you will see the small sound icon in the address bar. But if you open other tabs, in that case, you will see the small sound icon on the right side of the tab.

You can see that utilizing Picture in Picture in Safari for Mac is simple, straightforward, and adaptable. Let's look at how to get the most of this feature now.

Using Picture in Picture (PiP) on Mac

When you enable this feature, the video will shrink and move to a corner on Mac's screen while still playing. You can perform several tasks to your taste as you keep watching and working. If you feel the size is too small or big, you can resize it by dragging any corner of the video. Furthermore, you can click and pull it to any side of the window if it disturbs your view.

There is a play and pause button available also as well as the forward and backward if you wish to perform any of these activities. And again, you can decide to turn off this feature by repeating the procedure where you locate the small sound icon. But here, you select the mute this tab instead or click the "X" button at the top left corner to stop the video.

How to enable and disable picture in picture in Safari for iPhone

As we have discussed earlier, users have a way to enable the picture in picture mode before launching iOS14, where the feature is incorporated in the settings. Thanks to Apple's new APIs, this functionality is no longer limited to watching videos while working on other apps with iOS 15. However, the following procedure is how you can enable the picture in picture mode on your iPhone.

  • Go to your iPhone's "Settings" and scroll to the General
  • Search for Picture in Picture in the General section and click on the option.
  • Once it opens, you will see a toggle button for Start PiP Automatically; turn it ON to enable it.
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Note: You perform the above procedure also to disable the feature. However, in the case of disabling the option, you turn OFF the toggle button for Start PiP Automatically to disable this function.

Using the Picture in Picture feature on iPhones

Once you lunch this feature on iOS 14 or greater versions, it automatically shrinks to the top or bottom side of the screen. Here, you can perform several activities with the features, including resizing, moving, and aligning the video with the window. In the case of aligning, depending on your choice, it could be to the screen's top right, bottom right, top left, and bottom left.

To move the window to any screen part, simply tap and hold the video to drag and place it on any part of the screen you want. Another fantastic feature the iPhone offers is that it allows you to minimize the picture-in-picture window, and you will keep listening to the audio part of the video while working on other apps.

move the window to any screen part

To perform this minimizing feature, grab the window and move it to either side of the screen's edge. In doing so, the window will disappear, and you will keep hearing the sound only. But, on the screen side, where you move the window, you will see an arrow and a grabber indicating its presence, and you can use it to revive the video.

move the window to screen's edge

How to enable and disable picture in picture in Safari for iPad

The picture in picture mode has been available on the iPad long before it was incorporated into other Apple products. However, enabling it on the iPad is one of the easiest things to do. Furthermore, disabling this feature follows the procedure you followed when enabling it. Following the procedures highlighted below will help you enable and disable PiP on your iPad:

  • On your iPad, go to "Settings".
  • Locate the "General"
  • Scroll to the "Multitasking and Dock".
  • Here, toggle picture in picture ON to enable this feature; otherwise, toggle picture in picture OFF to disable the feature.

Above all, you need to have it in the back of your mind that regardless of how you enable this feature, the app or website needs to support the picture in picture mode to work correctly. However, almost all website supports this feature, with YouTube being the top supporter.

How to Apply the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Effect Using Wondershare Filmora?

After learning how to add or remove picture-in-picture in Safari, it might surprise you that you can even create videos with this dynamic effect. If you want to create an engaging tutorial with a video or image over the background, the Picture-in-Picture effect is the perfect solution. For that, you can use the most powerful and versatile tool, Wondershare Filmora, and easily apply the PiP effect with a few clicks.

It allows you to add the overlay clip of the desired piece of content on the background video clip. Moreover, the blend mode will smoothly adjust the added picture with the background video and give a seamless effect. With its basic features, users can change the shape of the video in different styles, such as heart, square, or circle. You can also apply various animations that will smoothly slide the overlay clip and add transitions.

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A Detailed Guide on How to Add PiP Effect Using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Install Open Filmora For Adding PiP Effect

Upon installing Wondershare Filmora from its website, open the tool and click the “New Project” button to start applying the PiP effect.

 access the new create option

Step 2. Upload the Background and Overlay Content

After opening the tool, click the “Import” button to import the videos from the dialogue box.

 select and import videos

Step 3. Adjust the Size of the Overlay Video

When added, drag the background video first and the other video above the background visuals in the timeline. Once it’s done, adjust the size and position of the upper video according to your preference in the preview window.

  adjust the size of overlaying videos

Step 4. Blend the PiP With the Background Video

From the right side of the window, go to the “Basic” tab to reveal its options. After toggling on the “Compositing” option, select your desired “Blend Mode” and adjust its “Opacity” for perfect output.

 change the blend mode opacity

Step 5. Add Different Shapes of Mask

Moving forward, enter the “Mask” tab and select the preferred shape to applied to the video. Afterward, adjust its position and size to make a splendid PiP video.

  apply shapes from mask tab

Step 6. Add Animation for a Smooth Effect

Upon adding your desired mask, choose the desired animation effect in the “Animation” tab and apply it to the PiP in the timeline.

 choose an animation for pip video

Step 7. Apply Effect for Eye-Catching Results

Next, from the top left corner of the screen, open the “Effect” tab and select the effect you like. Then, drag the effect in the timeline and apply it to the video.

 add effects to pip video

Step 8. Export the Picture-in-Picture Video to Your Device

Once done and you get the desired results, hit the “Export” button from the top right corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will open from where you need to select the “Export” button once again to save the final results on your device.

 finalize and export pip video
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Using the Mobile Version of Filmora

In addition to software, Filmora is also available as a convenient mobile app to help you in creating videos with picture-in-picture effects. Using the PIP feature, users can easily add videos from their phones and adjust their blending for a seamless effect. Moreover, for a more stunning effect, you can even apply animations to the added video elements. Explore the following guide on adding picture-in-picture like Safari using the Filmora App:

Step 1. Import Background Video and Access PIP

After opening the latest version of the Filmora app, tap on the “New Project” button and import the background video for adding PIP effect. After opening the background video in the editing interface, tap on the “PIP” feature. From the options on bottom, press “Add” and choose a video from your phone that you want to add.

 open app and access pip feature

Step 2. Adjust Blending and Export

Upon adding the video, tap on it on the timeline, and press on the “Blending” option from the bottom toolbar. Using the slider, adjust the blending of the video element with the background video. Upon getting satisfied with the output, hit “Export” at the top-right to save the video with picture-in-picture effect.

 adjust the blending of video
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Conclusion

Going through emails in the morning while viewing news videos in Picture-in-Picture mode can help you save time. You don't have to launch a new Safari window or rely on Split View, which consumes important screen space while multitasking.

Aside from Safari, the Picture-in-Picture mode is available in other standard programs like QuickTime and Apple TV. You can even utilize PiP mode on your iPhone if it's running iOS 14 or later.

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Liza Brown
Liza Brown Feb 13, 25
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