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How to Keep the QuickTime Video Player Always On Top

How to Keep the QuickTime Video Player Always On Top

Posted December 24, 2015 at 3:45am by iClarified · 74751 views
These are instructions on how to float the QuickTime video player so that it is always on top of other applications. This is similar to Picture in Picture mode on iOS, letting you do your work or browse the web while watching a video.

Step One
Launch the QuickTime player from your Applications folder and open a video for playback.
How to Keep the QuickTime Video Player Always On TopHow to Keep the QuickTime Video Player Always On Top

Step Two
Click View from the menu bar then click Float on Top from the drop down menu to toggle the option on.
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Step Three
Open another application. Notice the video players now stays on top. You can resize the video player to your liking by dragging its edges.
How to Keep the QuickTime Video Player Always On TopHow to Keep the QuickTime Video Player Always On Top