# Picture in Picture (PIP) Window Layer

Source: https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/picture-in-picture-window-layer/  
Last updated: 2024-10-08  
Applies to mimoLive: PIP Window V1.43  
Section: Layers, Video Effects & Live Editing › Layers Overview › Layout Layers  

The **Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Window Layer** in mimoLive allows you to overlay a smaller video or graphic on top of your main content, creating a secondary frame within the live broadcast. This is particularly useful for showing multiple sources at once, such as a speaker’s face during a presentation, or a secondary video feed alongside a main program. The PIP Window layer as a wider range of geometry settings the standard [PIP layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/picture-in-picture-pip/).

**Key Features:**

- **Resizable Window**: You can easily adjust the size of the PiP window to fit your broadcast needs. Whether it’s a small corner window or a larger overlay, the PiP window can be customized to the desired dimensions.
- **Positioning**: The PiP window can be dragged to any position on the screen, allowing you to place it in a corner, along the edge, or anywhere else that best suits your layout.
- **Multiple Sources**: The PiP window can display any type of source, including cameras, pre-recorded videos, graphics, or live streams.
- **Borders and Effects**: You can apply various borders and effects to the PiP window to help it stand out, such as rounded corners, shadow effects, or colored frames.
- **Transparency**: Adjust the transparency level of the PiP window to integrate it seamlessly into the main video or make it more subtle.

**User Interface:**

- **Size and Position Controls**: You can manually adjust the size and position of the PiP window using sliders or by dragging it directly within the preview window.
- **Source Selection**: Choose the content source for the PiP window from the available sources in your project, whether it’s a video feed, image, or another layer.
- **Layer Variants**: As with other layers, you can create multiple **Layer Variants** for the PiP window. This allows you to switch between different content or layouts easily, using shortcuts or triggers.

**Example Uses:**

- **Presentations**: Display a presenter in a small window while showing their presentation slides in the main view.
- **Interviews**: Use the PiP window to show the interviewer or guest speaker while the main video focuses on the event or subject being discussed.
- **Tutorials**: Create a tutorial where the main screen shows the process or action, while the PiP window shows a close-up of the speaker explaining the steps.

The **PiP Window Layer** is a versatile and easy-to-use tool in mimoLive, perfect for enhancing your live broadcasts with multi-source content.