Streaming guide · Updated July 2026

DRM picture-in-picture for Mac

Float gives supported streaming sites a proper floating home on your Mac: a resizable browser window with the site’s controls, visible over your full-screen work. Sign in to the services you already pay for and keep watching without turning your workflow into split screen.

Download Float freemacOS 13+ · DRM-compatible playback · 1.8 MB

A streaming video playing in Float over a full-screen Mac editor

A floating browser, not a DRM workaround

Float uses WebKit, the browser engine behind Safari, to open the websites you choose. It supports DRM-compatible playback where the streaming provider allows it, but it never removes protection or changes a provider’s rules. You still sign in with your own account, keep the subscription required by the service, and use it within that service’s terms.

Why use Float instead of built-in video PiP?

Standard browser PiP is often limited to the video itself and can disappear when you enter a full-screen app. Float keeps the complete website in view, so playback controls, subtitles, episode navigation, and other page controls remain close. Its native floating window is designed to stay on top of full-screen editors, games, and presentations.

What to expect from streaming support

• Your account stays yours. Log in to each streaming service normally; Float does not provide content or subscriptions.
• Availability can change. Providers may vary support by service, title, region, account type, and their current policies.
• The window stays useful. Resize it, adjust opacity, and keep it over your full-screen workspace when a site supports playback.

Questions

Can Float play DRM-protected streaming content on Mac?add

Yes. Float supports DRM-compatible playback for supported streaming websites. Sign in with your own account and use the service normally in Float’s browser window.

Does Float bypass DRM or streaming subscriptions?add

No. Float does not bypass DRM, subscriptions, geographic restrictions, or a streaming service’s rules. You need a valid account and any required subscription, just as you would in Safari.

Which streaming services work in Float?add

Float is built on WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari. Many supported streaming sites work when they support Safari playback. Availability can vary by service, title, region, account, and the provider’s current policies.

Can I watch DRM-protected video over a full-screen app?add

Yes. When a streaming site supports playback in Float, its floating window is designed to remain visible over full-screen apps and across Spaces on macOS.