How to Make Picture in Picture Video Easily and Effectively

Picture in picture video effect, also called PIP, is widely used in many kinds of video programs for different purposes. Generally speaking, PIP is that two videos share the same screen at the same time, with a smaller video on the top of a bigger one. You can see it in news programs, video interviews, or live stream gaming videos. It looks fantastic and awesome.

If you want to make a picture in picture video but don't know how to do it, you are in the right place. Here, we will show you how to overlay videos on your computers and mobile phones. Even if you are a beginner, you can create one wonderful picture in picture video in a short time.

How to Make Picture in Picture Video on Windows 10 PC

If you are a windows user and want to create a picture in picture YouTube video, you can use a video editor to do the task. EaseUS Video Editor can help you to make wonderful videos.

It is an easy video editor for pros and beginners. Using it, you can edit your videos, images, and audio files in a few simple steps. Apart from creating picture in picture video, you also can make movie trailer or other kinds of videos with EaseUS Video Editor. 

Key features:

• Support adding text, overlays, filters, music, and transition effects to the video
• Support cutting, splitting, merging, rotating, mixing video clips, and more
• Support converting the media formats, like convert WMV to mp4
• Support extracting audio from video
• Support uploading the video to YouTube, Tiktok, Facebook, and etc.

Free DownloadSupport Windows 11/10/8/7

To make a picture in picture YouTube video, you should download EaseUS Video Editor. Then let's get started.

How to Make Picture in Picture Video on Mac

If you are a Mac user, you have a free available picture in picture video editor to get the job done. It is called iMovie.

iMovie is a good picture in picture video editor for macOS and iOS users. You can do picture in picture editing easily with it. Now, open your iMovie and check the following steps to make picture in picture video.

How to overlay videos on Mac:

Step 1. Select the video files. Drag and drop them to the timeline.

Step 2. Put the main video in the main video track, and place the other one on the top of the main video.

Step 3. Click the overlay setting button at the top of the viewer. In the drop-down on the left, select the "picture in picture."

Double click on the top of the video. Adjust the position, size, border of the smaller video.

Step 4. Export and save the video.

How to Make Picture in Picture Video on iPhone/Android

For convenience, more and more people love to edit videos on mobile phones. Here, we will recommend two apps that support PIP effects, filters, overlays, transitions, etc..

1. Adobe Premiere Rush [Android/iOS]

Adobe Premiere Rush is a professional app for both iOS and Android devices. It enables you to overlay videos fast and efficiently, as it supports four video and three audio tracks to create videos at the same time. 

• Free application for everyone
• Media files can be synced to other devices for editing
• Get unlimited exports on all your devices (iPhone, iPad, desktop)

Android download address: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.premiererush.videoeditor&hl=en_US

iOS download address: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-premiere-rush-for-video/id1188753863

2. Pinnacle Studio Pro [iOS]

Pinnacle Studio Pro is another wonderful application for you to make a picture in picture video. It supports an amazing picture in picture effects with full control over position, size, and rotation. Besides, this app also has a variety of tools that enable you to create videos of high quality.

• Work with any media on your device
• Allow you to create multi-layer 3D animations, transitions, and title to your video
• Use your own audio to add voiceover to your video
• Share videos to the platforms directly

Download address: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pinnacle-studio-pro/id552100086

Bonus tip: How to Get Amazing Video Footage

If you plan to make some special videos like making picture in picture video or movie trailer, you may need some incredible video footage to make it more attractive. When it comes to footage websites, YouTubeStock is a great option. On YouTube Stock, you can download a lot of no copyright motion graphics, sounds, video transitions, animation, and many more with ease. If you are searching for creative footage, you can have a try!

To Sum Up

In this article, we provide four approaches for you to do picture in picture video editing. No matter what devices you use, you can find the best software suites your needs here. To make a picture in picture video on mobile phones, you can use Adobe Premiere Rush or Pinnacle Studio Pro. It is up to your mobile phone system. Making a high-quality video on Mac, you can try iMovie.

If you are a Windows user and want to make a picture in picture video with wonderful filters, transitions, animations, etc., you should give a chance to EaseUS Video Editor and have a try. Then you will find it is really an easy-to-use and versatile video editing software.

Free DownloadSupport Windows 11/10/8/7

Make picture in Picture Video FAQs

1. What is picture in picture video?

Picture in picture video refers to that two videos share the same screen at the same time, with a smaller video on the top of a bigger one. It is a special type of multi-window mode, mostly used for video playback.

2. How can I put a picture on top of a video?

Step 1. Download and launch EaseUS Video Editor.

Step 2. Import the video and picture file.

Step 3. Drag and drop them to the timeline. Place the video in the first video track and the picture in the next video track.

Step 4. Double click on the picture in the timeline to adjust its position, motion, and mask.

Step 5. Export and save the file.

3. How to add an image to a video online？

First, you need an online video editor, like Kapwing. Open the website and upload your video. Then upload or search for an image and adjust the image layer. Last, click create to download and share your video.