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How can i do picture in picture mode on vlc media player so i can multitask withouth the little video window dissapearing

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
I can help — quick question first: which operating system are you using (Windows, macOS, or Linux)? Steps differ slightly. Meanwhile, here are the common ways to keep a small VLC window visible while you multitask.

Windows / Linux
1. Open your video in VLC.
2. From the top menu choose Video -> Always on Top. The player will stay above other windows.
3. Resize the VLC window and drag it to a corner so it behaves like picture-in-picture.
4. (Optional) Hide playback controls: View -> Minimal Interface (or press Ctrl+H) to get a compact window without controls.

You can also enable Always on Top permanently: Tools -> Preferences -> Video -> check “Always on top” and Save.

macOS
Option A — Float on top:
1. Open the video.
2. From the menu choose Window -> Float on Top (or similar “Always on Top” / “Keep on Top” item).
3. Resize and position the window.

Option B — macOS Picture-in-Picture (may depend on VLC version):
- With some VLC builds you can right-click the video twice (two-level context menu) and select an “Enter Picture-in-Picture” or “Float” option. If you don’t see it, use the Float on Top method above.

If you tell me your OS and VLC version I’ll give exact step-by-step instructions for that setup (and any keyboard shortcuts).