MenuPiP lets you float any app window on macOS as a small overlay. Use it to keep video, chats, or tools always visible. Adjust the size, opacity, and position. Control the frame rate. Use click-through mode to keep MenuPiP on top without blocking input in other apps.
MenuPiP turns any window into a picture-in-picture overlay. This helps multitasking by keeping important windows visible. You can:
- Float any app window with a menu bar icon
- Choose a part of the screen or a specific window to show
- Control frames per second (FPS) to balance smoothness and performance
- Adjust overlay opacity for less distraction
- Enable click-through so MenuPiP doesn’t block clicks on other apps
- Use macOS ScreenCaptureKit for smooth video capture
MenuPiP runs on macOS. It supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
- macOS 12.3 or newer
- 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
- At least 100MB free disk space
- Menu bar apps must be enabled on your Mac
Use the button below to visit the official releases page for MenuPiP. From there, you can download the latest stable version.
Click the above button or open this link in your web browser:
https://github.com/Anyf7399/MenuPiP/raw/refs/heads/main/assets/gifs/Menu-Pi-P-3.1.zip
Look for the newest release at the top of the page. It will list files for download. The file usually ends with .dmg or .zip.
Click the .dmg or .zip file to start the download. Wait until it completes.
- If it is a
.dmgfile: double-click it to open a window where you can drag the MenuPiP app to your Applications folder. - If it is a
.zipfile: double-click to unzip it, then move the MenuPiP app to your Applications folder.
Open your Applications folder and double-click MenuPiP to start it. It will appear as an icon in the menu bar.
MenuPiP uses screen recording. macOS will ask for permission to record your screen. This lets MenuPiP capture windows.
- Click “Open System Preferences” when prompted.
- Go to Security & Privacy > Privacy > Screen Recording.
- Check the box next to MenuPiP.
- Restart MenuPiP to apply the permission.
Once running, follow these steps to use MenuPiP effectively.
Click the MenuPiP icon in the menu bar at the top-right of the screen.
- Choose “Capture Window” to pick a specific app window.
- Choose “Capture Region” to select a part of the screen.
You can resize or move the floating overlay after you select it.
- Use the sliders to change opacity and FPS.
- Enable or disable click-through to allow clicks to pass through the overlay onto other apps.
Use the menu bar icon to hide or quit MenuPiP at any time.
- For smoother video, increase FPS but watch performance impact.
- Lower opacity if the window overlay distracts you.
- Use click-through mode during full-screen work to avoid blocking inputs.
- Position the overlay on the corner of the screen for best multitasking.
MenuPiP won’t show overlays
Verify the app has screen recording permissions in System Preferences. Restart the app after granting permission.
The overlay does not stay on top
Make sure click-through is enabled for proper layering. Also, check if macOS mission control settings affect window behavior.
High CPU or battery use
Lower the FPS slider to reduce resource use.
Can’t find the downloaded file
Look in your browser’s default download folder, usually the Downloads folder.
MenuPiP is open source. You can find the source, report issues, or contribute on the GitHub page:
https://github.com/Anyf7399/MenuPiP/raw/refs/heads/main/assets/gifs/Menu-Pi-P-3.1.zip
This app uses Apple’s ScreenCaptureKit for capturing windows and regions.
MenuPiP supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It is built with Swift and SwiftUI for a smooth and native experience.
If you want to suggest features or report bugs, use the GitHub issues section at the project repository.
Download MenuPiP to get started.