PIPX - Take Control of Picture-in-Picture, Automatically

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Never lose your video again, Automatic Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode when you switch tabs. PIPX: Your Video, Always On Top. The Automatic Picture-in-Picture Extension. Ever switched tabs and instantly lost the video you were watching? That crucial moment in a tutorial, that hilarious scene, gone. PIPX ends this frustration for good. It intelligently enhances Chrome's native Picture-in-Picture (PiP), making your video player truly persistent and automatic. Why You'll Love PIPX: ▶️ effortless auto-pip: Switch tabs, and your video instantly pops into a floating window. Perfect for multitasking. ⚡lightning-fast shortcut: Press Alt+P (or your custom shortcut) to immediately launch any video into Picture-in-Picture mode, anytime you want. 🔔 smart notifications: Get clean, unobtrusive alerts confirming when PiP is active or when a page needs your interaction first. You're always in the know. 🍿 built for multitaskers: Ideal for students watching lectures, professionals taking notes from tutorials, or anyone who wants to browse while they binge-watch. How to Get Started: 1. Click 'Add to Chrome'. 2. Play a video. 3. Switch tabs and watch the magic happen! A few things to double-check: ✅ Did you reload the page after installing the extension? ✅ Is the video playing (not paused or muted)? ✅ Is there only one video playing at once? ✅ Have you enabled auto Picture-in-Picture via site settings? ✅ Are Chrome’s security policies blocking PiP? (Make sure to read the important notes 👇) Important Notes for a Smooth Experience: ⚠️ Auto-PiP Permission: Make sure you're on Chrome 134 or above, Auto-PiP should be enabled here `about://flags/#auto-picture-in-picture-for-video-playback` ⚠️ One-Click Rule: Due to Chrome's security policies, Auto-PiP requires a single interaction with the webpage (any click or keypress) before it can work automatically. The Alt+P shortcut works anytime, regardless. ⚠️ Video Compatibility: Some websites with heavily protected or complex video players may prevent PiP from launching. This is a browser-level limitation. Customize Your Experience: Shortcuts: Change the default shortcut at chrome://extensions/shortcuts Notifications: Right-click the PIPX toolbar icon to toggle notifications. 100% Free, Open-Source, and Secure. PIPX is built with transparency. We value your privacy. Check out our code, contribute, or give us a star on GitHub! ⭐ https://github.com/phrechu/PIPX

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