How to use picture-in-picture mode

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ClickView30th January, 2026
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Summary

  • Play any video to start using picture-in-picture.
  • Click the picture-in-picture icon in the video player.
  • Video appears in a floating window on top of other content.
  • Continue browsing ClickView while watching.
  • Click the maximise button to refocus the video.
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Quick tip
When is picture-in-picture most useful during lesson planning?
Picture-in-picture is especially helpful when you want to review a video while searching for related resources, adding the video to playlists, or preparing activities. Keeping the video visible while navigating ClickView helps you stay focused and saves time switching between screens.

What is picture-in-picture mode?

Picture-in-picture (PiP) mode allows you to watch videos in a floating window that stays on top of other screen content, letting you continue exploring ClickView or reading supplementary information while your video remains visible.

video player picture-to-picture button navigation

Enable picture-in-picture mode

  1. Play any video in ClickView.
  2. On the video player, click the picture-in-picture icon.
    video player picture-to-picture interface
  3. The video will display in a smaller floating window. You can now navigate ClickView and interact with other resources while the video continues to play.
    Clickview website interface with video player

Note: If you play another ClickView video, it will take control of the picture-in-picture feature.

Exit picture-in-picture mode

  1. To close the picture-in-picture window, click the ‘X’ in the bottom right-hand corner of the PiP window.
    Video player exit button navigation
  2. To make the video the focus again, click the maximise button.
    Video player maximize button navigation

Frequently asked questions

Picture-in-picture playback can be used on any video or clip on ClickView. The only exception is interactive quizzes, which can only be viewed in focused playback mode.
Playing another ClickView video will take control of the picture-in-picture feature and display the new video in the floating window.
Click the ‘X’ in the bottom right-hand corner of the PiP window to exit picture-in-picture mode.
Click the maximise button to return the video to full size and focus.

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