YouTube has started rolling out its Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature to more users globally. The feature allows users to continue watching videos in a small floating window while using other apps on their mobile devices.
YouTube expands Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
Picture-in-Picture enables videos to continue playing in a small movable window even after exiting the YouTube app. The feature is now extending to free users for long-form, non-music content on Android and iOS, allowing multitasking without interrupting playback.
Key features
- Video continues playing in a floating PiP window after exiting the app
- Window can be moved and resized anywhere on the screen
- Tap for play/pause controls and to return to the full app
- Works while using other apps on the device
- Activates automatically when exiting the app during playback (if enabled)
Availability and limitations
Picture-in-Picture is rolling out now and will be available to users globally over the coming months; iPhone and iPad users require iOS 15.0 or later.
- Non-Premium users (US): No change; existing PiP experience remains
- Non-Premium users (outside US): Get PiP for long-form, non-music content on Android and iOS
- Premium Lite members: Continue to have PiP for long-form, non-music content on Android and iOS
- Premium members: Continue to get PiP for both music (Premium-exclusive) and non-music content
For Premium members, playback continues in Background Play mode when the PiP window is dismissed
Content limitations:
- PiP is not available for music-related content for non-Premium users, including official music videos, Art Tracks, children’s songs, and user-generated music content