PiP-Tool Lionel Jouin
winget install --id=LionelJouin.PiP-Tool -e 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)
PiP-Tool is a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) software designed to enable users to watch content, such as videos, in a thumbnail format on their Windows screen while continuing to use other applications.
Key Features:
- Select any window or region of a window to create a PiP view that stays on top of all other windows.
- Machine learning integration predicts frequently selected regions for faster and more intuitive usage over time.
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista or later (64-bit) and requires .NET Framework 4.7.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for content consumers who need to multitask, PiP-Tool allows users to watch videos, streams, or other media in a compact window while continuing to work, study, or browse without interruption.
The software can be installed via winget and is built with C#, leveraging machine learning to improve the user experience over time.
README
PiP-Tool (Picture In Picture tool)
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)
Machine Learning (ML.NET - dotnet/machinelearning)
Machine learning is used in this software to predict selected regions in order to simplify and speed up the usage of the PiP-Tool.
There are no default data provided with this app, data are created and stored locally from your previous uses of this software. When you have validated a selected region to enter in Picture in Picture Mode, region' data are stored and the machine learning' model is improved.
Requirements
- Microsoft Windows Vista or greater (64 bit).
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.
Installation
Get the latest version from the releases section as an MSI installer.
Screenshot
Authors
- Lionel Jouin - LionelJouin
See also the list of contributors who participated in this project.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details