Debuting new enhanced controls for picture-in-picture in Microsoft Edge

At Microsoft Edge, we're committed to delivering the best browsing experience possible. Our users have been asking for more controls and flexibility in our picture-in-picture feature. Today, we're excited to announce that we're rolling out a signific The post Debuting new enhanced controls for picture-in-picture in Microsoft Edge appeared first on Windows Blog.

Jun 6, 2025 - 16:59
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Debuting new enhanced controls for picture-in-picture in Microsoft Edge
At Microsoft Edge, we're committed to delivering the best browsing experience possible. Our users have been asking for more controls and flexibility in our picture-in-picture feature. Today, we're excited to announce that we're rolling out a significantly enhanced picture-in-picture experience to all users.

Why it matters

Our enhanced picture-in-picture feature is designed to make multitasking easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're working, studying, or just browsing the web while watching a video, this update gives you the flexibility to manage your screen space efficiently.

What's new?

Enhanced controls: We've added more intuitive controls to the picture-in-picture window. You can now easily pause, play, skip forward or backward, and seek via the progress bar right from the picture-in-picture window. An online video playing website in Microsoft Edge. The video on the page has been moved into the picture-in-picture window which floats over the website.

How to use it

  1. Enable picture-in-picture: Simply click the picture-in-picture icon which shows up on hover over a supported video. The picture-in-picture icon, which appears when you hover over videos on websites.
  2. Access controls: Hover over the picture-in-picture window to reveal the controls. We have a bunch of new controls such as mute/unmute, next/previous, forward/rewind by 10 seconds, a progress bar, and a quick access to settings.
  3. Resize and move: Click and drag the edges to resize or click and drag the window to move it around.

Learn more

To learn more please visit the picture-in-picture feature page.

Join the conversation

We're excited to hear your feedback on our enhanced picture-in-picture feature! Share your experiences, suggestions, and thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #EdgePiPEnhanced.