🧭 WebKit Video Stream & PiP Optimizer

Vidimote for Safari

Developed by IOSPIRIT GmbH · Version 1.8.6 (2.6 MB)

🏆Quality Score: 85/100 (A)

Actively Maintained

★ 4.2(67 ratings)

🖥️ macOS 15.0+📱 iOS / iPadOS✨ Universal Purchase

Pricing

$2.99

One-Time Purchase (No Subscription)

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Screenshots & Interface

About

Control playback, speed (& more) of web videos in Safari - with this clever web extension. The Vidimote upgrades for your video watching experience: • SPEEEED: watch videos at up to 2 x original speed, finely adjustable in 5% steps. Save time watching videos - without missing out on any content. Or watch a live stream's recorded part at increased speed - until you're "back to live". • CONTROL: jump ±10 seconds, use the position slider and - of course - play and pause. • SKIP: quickly skip to the end of a video you don't want to see • ACTUAL TIME REMAINING: see how much _actual_ time remains to the end of the video - adjusted to the playback speed. • LIVE STREAM CLOCK: see the approximate clock time for your current position in the live stream, making it really easy to find f.ex. the

⚡ Key Performance & WebKit Highlights

Why Install Vidimote for Safari on Safari?

Universal video controller with customizable hotkeys and PiP.

Directly hooks into HTML5 Video MediaSource without re-encoding video frames

Unlocks native macOS / iOS Picture-in-Picture (PiP) even on restricted sites

Provides instant keyboard shortcuts for fine-grained playback speed (0.25x - 4.0x)

🎯 Target Audience & Use Cases

Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?

✓ Best Suited For

Binge-watchers, online course learners, and YouTube power users who want seamless floating PiP and fine playback control.

💎One-time purchase for $2.99, lifetime access

⚠️ Who Might Skip

Users exclusively watching DRM-protected proprietary Silverlight or old Flash video players.

💡Consider exploring other alternatives if your workflow demands these features

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What's New in Version v1.8.6

Official Release Notes

General improvements and support for even more ways of video embedding. If you like Vidimote and would like to support us, please consider leaving a review.

⭐️ Verified App Store Reviews

What Real Users Say About Vidimote for Safari

Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users

🛡️Apple Verified

★★★★★

2026-08-13

V good

"V good"

by Akay Mirza Aliv1.8.6

★★★★☆

2026-06-07

Great app

"Worth the few bucks. Will be 5 stars when they add the mute toggle to the PiP pop-up options!"

by easymoneyhawksv1.9

★☆☆☆☆

2026-03-21

Extension doesnt work on ipad

"Don’t bother getting it for your ipad, mine just stopped working altogether"

by ItsAnavrinv1.8.6

★☆☆☆☆

2026-01-11

The extension is not working at all

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by Jacob Josefv1.8.6

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions About Vidimote for Safari?

Q.Is Vidimote for Safari free, or does it require a subscription?

Vidimote for Safari is available as an honest One-Time Purchase for $2.99. Buy once to unlock full lifetime access, completely avoiding recurring subscription charges.

Q.How do I enable Vidimote for Safari in macOS and iOS Safari?

On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "Vidimote for Safari" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "Vidimote for Safari" and toggle it ON.

Q.Can I watch YouTube or Bilibili in PiP without paying for premium subscriptions?

Yes. The extension triggers Safari native webkitSetPresentationMode("picture-in-picture") directly on the video element, bypassing artificial soft-locks enforced by web players.

Q.Does speed controller distort audio pitch when watching at 2.0x or 3.0x?

No. WebKit includes built-in real-time pitch preservation (SoundTouch algorithm). Voices remain natural and easily comprehensible even when speeding through technical tutorials.

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