Picture-in-picture mode in the studio

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Picture-in-picture (PiP) mode in the studio allows you to switch tabs or windows while keeping the conversation visible in a floating window. This helps you stay engaged in the meeting while navigating to other tabs or windows. 

Who: Hosts, producers, and guests
Plan: All plans
Device: Computer browser and Mac app

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Enable automatic picture-in-picture 

Before using PiP mode, you are prompted to grant Riverside permission to enable it automatically.

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Once activated, PiP mode will launch whenever you switch tabs during a studio session. Your video will detach into a small, movable window that stays visible as you navigate other content.

Additional actions

  • To move the PiP window to any corner of your screen, click and drag its address tab. 

  • To resize the PiP window, click and drag its edges.
  • To close the PiP window, click thex-close.svgExit icon in its top right corner.  

Disable automatic picture-in-picture

  1. In the browser's address bar, click the Icon.svg permissions icon or the camera-video-recorder.svg camera icon to the left of the website URL.
  2. From the permissions menu:
    • In Google Chrome: Toggle off toggle-off-grey_36x24.svg Automatic picture-in-picture.
    • In Microsoft Edge: Click the dropdown next to Automatic picture-in-picture and select Block.
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When using picture-in-picture mode, you can still:

  • Picture-in-picture (mini studio) in the Mac app

    The mini studio makes screen sharing easier in the Mac app by detaching the studio into a small, movable window. It remains visible while you present your device’s screen and lets you switch between windows while keeping the conversation in view.

    To use the mini studio:

    1. Using the Mac app, join a Riverside studio.
    2. At the bottom of the screen, click the Share icon and choose Screen.
      This automatically switches to mini studio. 
    • You can also switch manually by clicking the Window.svg Switch to mini studio icon In the top-right corner of the studio. 
    • To return to full view, click the Frame 1851040825.svg Switch to full studio icon.

    Additional actions

    • To move the mini studio to any corner of your screen, click and drag its top bar. 
    • To close the mini studio window, click thex-close.svgExit icon in its top-left corner.  

    Good to know

    • The mini studio does not remain visible when you switch to your web browser.
    • You cannot resize the mini studio.

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  • If Riverside detects that picture-in-picture mode is straining your device, it automatically closes the PiP window and returns you to the main studio tab to preserve recording quality. A pop-up message notifies you when this happens.
  • PiP mode can only be enabled when using supported browsers.

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