PipAnchor PiP Preview Tool

A smooth macOS picture-in-picture tool with preview, interactivity and multi-display adaptation.

Problem

Existing PiP tools have many pain points: no preview so users either enlarge the small window or open the original app and break flow; hard to interact with the small window; PiP freezes when the source window is covered; wrong aspect ratio on multiple displays leaves black bars; missing shortcuts.

Solution

A macOS PiP enhancement tool: source window preview thumbnails, resizable and adjustable-opacity floating window, smart multi-display fitting without black bars, global hotkeys and an optional light interaction mode. Keeps refreshing even when the source window is covered.

Users

macOS multitaskers who watch videos/docs while working, remote workers and learners.

MVP

Pick any window to create a floating PiP; live preview thumbnail; multi-display aspect fitting; global hotkey to show/hide; basic opacity and size controls; keep updating when source is covered.

Revenue

One-time purchase around $10–15 or annual subscription with a 7-day trial; distribute via Setapp or independently.

Why now

macOS multitasking needs are rising, while system PiP and existing third-party tools still lag on preview, multi-display and interaction. An indie developer can win on experience details.