uView Player
Watch. Work. Play. All at Once. Watching Will Never Be the Same.
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Floating video player for Windows that stays on top, resizable and transparent for multitasking.
- for
- Professionals, learners, gamers, creators who need video while working.
- pricing
- free
Key features
- Floating Video Player — Shows videos in a separate window that stays above other apps.
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) — Native PiP mode lets you watch while using other applications.
- Adjustable Transparency — Set window opacity to keep focus on underlying tasks.
- Lock Window — Prevents accidental moves or clicks during multitasking.
- Playlist & Bookmark Management — Save, organize and access videos and channels easily.
- Follow Manager — Manage followed channels from YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and more in one place.
- Customizable Size & Position — Resize and reposition the player anywhere on the screen.
- Lightweight & Fast — Optimized for low resource usage on Windows 10/11.
Use cases
- Watch tutorial videos beside a code editor.
- Keep a game stream visible while playing full-screen.
- Reference design videos while working in a graphics app.
- Monitor webinars while taking notes in a document.
- Organize favorite clips and share them with friends.
uView Player FAQ
How do I install uView Player?+
Download it from the Microsoft Store and click Install; Windows handles installation and updates.
What Windows versions are supported?+
uView Player runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime.
Can the app download videos?+
No, it only streams and organizes media; it does not download files.
What if a video won’t open from the browser?+
Install the uView Player browser extension and use the “Open in uView Player” action to send the stream.
What happens if WebView2 is missing?+
The app will prompt Windows to install the required Edge WebView2 Runtime automatically.
Can I lock the floating window?+
Yes, the lock feature prevents accidental movement or clicks while you work.
Summarized by DevHunt from idruf.com · Oct 17, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
