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. 

Enable Automatic Picture-in-Picture 

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

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 theExit icon in its top right corner.  

Disable automatic picture-in-picture

1. In the browser's address bar, click the permissions icon or the  camera icon to the left of the website URL.
2. From the permissions menu:
   • In Google Chrome: Toggle off Automatic picture-in-picture.
   • In Microsoft Edge: Click the dropdown next to Automatic picture-in-picture and select Block.
     

When using picture-in-picture mode, you can still:

• Turn your camera and mic on or off.
• Start and stop recordings.
• Share your screen.

  • From the PiP window, you can take over screen sharing. The host cannot prevent a guest from taking over.

• Share a presentation.
• Leave the studio.
• Add visual effects and virtual backgrounds.
• Accept guests waiting in the lobby.
  

• Picture-in-Picture (mini studio) in the macOS desktop app

  The mini studio makes screen sharing easier in the macOS 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 macOS 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 Switch to mini studio icon In the top-right corner of the studio. 
  • To return to full view, click the  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 theExit 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.

   

Good to know

• 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 cannot be enabled on Safari.

Learn more

• Screen sharing: Overview
• Upload and share a presentation
• Disable guests from sharing their screen or presentation in the studio