PiP tool is a software to use the Picture in Picture mode on Windows. This feature allows you to watch content (video for example) in thumbnail format on the screen while continuing to use any other software on Windows.
To use this tool, select a window and the region of the window, then validate. A new window (Always on the top) will appear with the selected region. The software does not work yet with minimized windows (If you're watching a video, and you minimize the window, the video in the Picture in Picture mode will stop)
Publisher’s description
What is PiP-Tool?
PiP-Tool by Lionel Jouin is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LionelJouin/PiP-Tool) has 1,040 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and QuickTime.
Project description on GitHub: “PiP tool is a software to use the Picture in Picture mode on Windows. This feature allows you to watch content (video for example) in thumbnail format on the screen while continuing to use any other software on Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: PiP-Tool is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PiP-Tool safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1AB3C5EAE280D57BADA02A12BF0F8A6E23871A0D9671DA89B4614AF2B8A2CEF3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | March 18, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LionelJouin.PiP-Tool -escoop install extras/pip-toolmsiexec /i PiP-Tool.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2E1B7DFD-2F4D-46BB-B0D8-191179111B6B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Lionel Jouin
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LionelJouin/PiP-Tool
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- March 18, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- December 2, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,040
- GitHub forks
- 87
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LionelJouin.PiP-Tool
- Scoop package
- extras/pip-tool
- MSI product code
- {2E1B7DFD-2F4D-46BB-B0D8-191179111B6B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PiP-Tool free?
Yes. PiP-Tool is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PiP-Tool safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PiP-Tool with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PiP-Tool be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PiP-Tool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to PiP-Tool?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, QuickTime, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC) and Audacious. The alternatives page compares them.
