Opera offers a convenient built-in video pop-out feature that effectively allows you to "minimize" a YouTube video, enabling it to play in a floating, resizable window while you browse other tabs or applications.
Utilizing Opera's Video Pop-out Feature
Opera's video pop-out functionality, also known as Picture-in-Picture (PiP), detaches the video player from its original tab and places it into a smaller, movable window that stays on top of your browser or other applications. This is ideal for multitasking without interrupting your video viewing.
Step-by-Step Guide to Popping Out a YouTube Video
Following these simple steps will quickly transform your full-screen YouTube video into a minimized, floating player:
- Start Your Video: Open your Opera browser and begin playing any YouTube video (or similar online video content).
- Locate the Pop-out Button: As the video plays, an additional button will appear in the top-center of the video player. This button typically looks like a small square with an arrow pointing outwards, or sometimes a smaller square within a larger one, indicating the pop-out function.
- Click to Pop Out: Click on this dedicated button.
- Enjoy Your Minimized Video: The video will immediately appear in a smaller, floating window that hovers above your other browser content, allowing you to navigate freely.
Managing Your Popped-Out Video
Once your video is in pop-out mode, you have several controls to enhance your viewing experience:
- Reposition: Click and drag the pop-out window to any location on your screen.
- Resize: Drag the corners or edges of the window to adjust its size to your preference.
- Playback Controls: Most popped-out videos retain basic playback controls like play/pause. For more advanced controls, you'll typically need to return to the original browser tab.
- Return to Tab: To send the video back to its original browser tab, simply click the 'X' or the return icon within the pop-out window.
Why Use Video Pop-out for Multitasking?
The video pop-out feature in Opera significantly enhances your productivity and browsing experience:
- Seamless Multitasking: Watch tutorials, news, or entertainment while working on documents, browsing social media, or researching.
- Uninterrupted Viewing: Your video continues to play even if you switch tabs, minimizing the need to constantly switch back to the video tab.
- Flexible Layout: Customize the video window's size and position to fit your workflow.
For more details on Opera's innovative features, you can explore the official Opera browser features page.
