Reference another window
Pin a browser, document, video, dashboard, or any supported window as a compact reference view while you work in another app.
macOS menu bar utility
Pocket Screen
Keep one window visible while working somewhere else.
Pocket Screen turns the current frontmost window into a small always-on-top PiP-style reference window on your Mac.
Always-on-top PiP window
The floating window stays above your workspace, can be moved and resized, and remembers its position for everyday use.
Quick keyboard control
Use the global shortcut to start or stop Pocket Screen without interrupting your current workflow. The shortcut can be changed in Settings.
Built for live content
Pocket Screen uses macOS ScreenCaptureKit to mirror the selected window continuously, including browser video and other changing content.
Space-aware behavior
When you switch away from the Space that contains the source window, Pocket Screen hides the PiP window and restores it when you return.
Local-only display
The captured window image is displayed locally inside Pocket Screen. The app does not upload captured pixels or send them to external servers.
How it works
- Bring the window you want to keep visible to the front.
- Choose Pocket Screen from the menu bar or press the configured shortcut.
- Move or resize the floating PiP window as needed.
- Press the shortcut again or use the menu bar to stop.
Pocket Screen requires macOS Screen Recording permission so it can capture the selected window. Captured content is used only for the local PiP preview.
System Requirements
Pocket Screen requires macOS 14 or later. It is designed for both Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs.