Pin windows on macOS

Keep any window always on top

Floaty is a lightweight macOS tool that keeps any window always on top. Pin videos, notes, documents, coding references, and floating windows for easier multitasking. One-time purchase, no subscription.

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Floaty macOS always-on-top window pinning demo
Screen Recording · Accessibility 🔒 No personal data collected. Runs locally and can be used offline. Learn more

How people use Floaty to pin windows

Floaty helps macOS users keep windows always on top for studying, coding, design, and watching videos. It works as a floating window tool that lets you pin any app on top of others. Ideal for multitasking and productivity.

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Study & note-taking overlays

Keep floating video lessons beside your notes so your study sessions stay focused.

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Coding & documentation always on top

Keep docs, terminals, or logs pinned so your coding references stay always on top as you ship.

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Design reviews & product feedback

Pin design boards or screenshots next to meetings to create a Mac overlay window for faster feedback loops.

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Ops dashboards & monitoring overlays

Keep dashboards, logs, or alerts visible so ops teams can rely on a Mac multitasking window tool without swapping spaces.

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Content prep & recording

Record tutorials or demos using pin-window macOS workflows that keep reference windows beside your scene.

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Focus controls & overlays

Adjust opacity, enable click-through, set timers, or use hotkeys for a Mac floating window workflow tailored to your focus.

Floaty makes always-on-top window pinning effortless

Start with the basics. Unlock more with Floaty Pro for multiple pinned windows, opacity, and automation.

  1. Pin multiple macOS windows

    Keep selected study notes, docs, or dashboards always on top — one or many — to support an effortless keep-window-on-top mac workflow.

  2. Stay in control with hotkeys

    Hover to activate, use custom mac window pin hotkeys, or enable click-through.

  3. Fade distractions with opacity control

    Set per-window opacity so your floating overlays never block what matters.

  4. Set timers to auto-unpin

    Auto-unpin floating windows with timers for deep work sessions.

  5. Work faster with click-through overlays

    Toggle click-through or focus-only states instantly with shortcuts optimized for mac click-through window overlays.

Frequently asked questions

Need more details or have a question? Email support@floatytool.com — we usually reply within one business day.

Why are Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions required?

Screen Recording powers the live preview while Accessibility grants Floaty control to pin, unpin, and manage windows. Both stay local — Floaty never transmits any screen content.

Does Floaty collect any data?

Only the basics — anonymous crash and diagnostic data that help fix bugs and improve Floaty. Nothing personal, nothing from your screen, and nothing beyond those diagnostics is ever collected. You can also run Floaty entirely offline.

Which macOS versions does Floaty support?

Floaty runs great on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia, fully supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Does Floaty use battery or CPU while running?

Floaty is designed to stay lightweight — it runs only when needed and keeps CPU and battery use minimal, even with multiple pinned windows.

Why does the pinned video sometimes freeze or stop updating?

Floaty mirrors the live content from the original window. On macOS, if that original window is completely covered, the system pauses its updates to save resources. Just keep a small part of the source window visible — even a thin edge is enough to keep it live.

Can Floaty work with full-screen apps?

Not yet. macOS full-screen mode isolates each app in its own space, so Floaty can’t pin windows above it. Use Floaty in normal or Split View windows instead.

Who makes Floaty?

Floaty is built and maintained by a solo indie developer. I’m improving it continuously and always listening to feedback — feel free to reach out anytime at support@floatytool.com.

Floaty is ready when you are