Ben Patterson Read more July 15, 2022

VideoLAN Client, also known as VLC, is a robust media player for your computer, smartphone, and tablet that has numerous useful features. And one of its best-known features is Picture in Picture. This tool mode allows you to work and play videos at the same time.

If you’re keen on multitasking, VideoLAN Client and its Picture in Picture function might be just the thing for you. Keep reading to learn more about this cool feature and how it can help you work and play simultaneously.

VLC is one of the most popular media players in the world. In fact, some Windows computers have preinstalled it on their devices. Among its many features is PiP or Picture in Picture. Here are the steps you need to take to enable this feature for your Media Player. This tutorial is applicable not just for Windows 10, but for all other Windows operating systems.

A Mac is not much different from your standard Windows laptop – it can have the same apps as a computer running Windows 10, including the VLC Media Player. The Picture in Picture feature is also available here, and enabling it takes just a few straightforward steps:

Now your video can float at the top of other Mac applications.

Tip: This feature will not work if you are using a full-screen application on your Mac.

We also have a solution for you if you prefer using an iPhone instead of a computer or Mac. VLC Media Player can also be downloaded to your smartphone, so you can watch your favorite movie right from your hand. Yet to enable Picture in Picture mode, it gets a bit tricky.

The new version of iOS usually comes with the PiP feature disabled. So before doing anything on your media player, first, you must enable that feature for your iPhone. Here is the step-by-step tutorial:

Much like the iPhone, the iPad utilizes Picture in Picture similarly. You can’t just open your VLC Media Player and turn on the PiP feature. First, you need to enable it on your iPad. Here are a few easy steps you can follow:

Note: Every iPad made after the year 2013 should have the PiP version, so you don’t have to have the latest version in your hands.

For those of you who prefer Android devices, fret not, you can also enjoy this feature on your Android phone or tablet. However, it may not work on the older versions, so make sure you have the latest updates. You can follow these steps below to enable the PiP feature for your VLC on your Android smartphone:

Now you can multitask on your phone while watching a video.

If you want to scroll through old messages or just reply to some emails and also watch the new season of The Witcher, now you can. With these quick and easy steps, you can enable the PiP feature to use for your VLC Media Player and watch any video you’d like.

Which device is your favorite for multitasking? What videos do you like to watch while also working? Let us know in the comments below.

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