YouTube starts rolling out free picture-in-picture (PiP) globally on Android, iOS
Published: (April 29, 2026 at 03:39 PM EDT)
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Source: 9to5Mac
Source: 9to5Mac
After offering it in the US, YouTube is making picture-in-picture (PiP) mode free for all users around the world.
Free, non‑YouTube Premium subscribers worldwide can use PiP for “longform, non‑music content” on the Android and iOS apps.
To activate PiP, start a video and then exit the YouTube app. A small player window will appear that you can resize and move around. Tap it for play/pause controls or to return to the full app.
Premium tiers
- Premium Lite Members – Continue to use PiP for longform, non‑music content on Android and iOS.
- Premium Members – Continue to enjoy PiP for both music (exclusive to Premium) and non‑music content, providing an uninterrupted experience.
Free picture‑in‑picture is rolling out now and will be available to “all users globally in the coming months.”