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How to Use Picture-in-Picture on iPad (iOS 14)
Here's how to watch video or conduct a FaceTime while multitasking.
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Open a compatible app, start video, and press the Home button on your iPad or the swipe up gesture. The video will now be in a floating window and will continue to float as you use other apps.Exit PiP by tapping on the window, and either tapping the X to close it or the PiP icon to return to full screen mode. This article explains how to use picture-in-picture mode on an iPad running iPadOS 14 or later, but these instructions will also work for iPadOS 13. How to Use Picture-in-Picture on iPad
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode puts video in a floating, resizable window that you can use while multi-tasking other apps. Unfortunately, there's no master list of all compatible apps, which will continue to grow over time. FaceTime and most common stream video streaming apps support PiP mode, including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. The most notable exception is YouTube. If you want to use picture-in-picture in YouTube, which it calls Continue Watching, you'll need to have a premium subscription to the service. To use PiP on an iPad, open a compatible app and once the video is playing, press the Home button. If your iPad isn’t equipped with a Home button, use the swipe up gesture (swipe up from the bottom of the screen) to go to your home screen. If the app supports PiP, the video will now be in a floating window on the Home screen. It will continue to float as you start other apps, allowing you to use an app while watching a video or conducting a FaceTime call. How to Adjust PiP FaceTime and Video Display
Once your video (or FaceTime call) is in a floating picture-in-picture window, you have a variety of options for adjusting it: Drag the video around the screen. It can be positioned anywhere, so feel free to move it so it's not in the way of what else you need to see on screen.Resize the video. You can use two fingers to pinch or stretch the video, though there's a limit to how large (and small) the video can appear. Temporarily hide it completely. Drag the video all the way to the left or right side of the screen and it'll dock with the side, leaving behind only a small arrow. To bring it back, tap the arrow and the video will pop back into view. How to Close PiP on iPad
There are two ways to close a PiP once it's running on the Home screen or on top of another app: Return to the original video app. If you can't see the video's controls, tap the PiP so the overlay appears. Tap the icon at the top right of the PiP window. Shaped like a pair of rectangles, this restores the video to the app's own screen.Close the video. If necessary, tap the PiP so the overlay appears. Tap the X at the top left of the PiP window. This is a standard close icon and the video app will end. Which iPads Support Picture-in-Picture
Picture-in-Picture requires iPadOS 13 and works on any iPad Pro, all iPads 5th generation and later, the iPad Air 2 and later, and the iPad mini 4 and later. How to Get a Full Screen on iPad Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Picture-in-Picture on iPhone How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Use Picture-in-Picture on Your Android How to Use Split Screen on iPad How to Play YouTube in the Background on Your Phone How to Open the iPad's Settings How Does Center Stage Work on the iPad? The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 How to Use the iPad Control Panel How to Lock Apps on Any iPhone How to Group FaceTime on iOS and Mac How to Capture an iPad Screenshot The iPhone Orange Dot: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It What is FaceTime? How to Force-Quit or Close an iPad App How to Rearrange Icons on the 6th & 7th Generation Nano Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies