PipTim

PIPTIM · ALWAYS ON TOP

25 Minute Timer

One focus session, the length the pomodoro technique settled on.

Countdown timer

Tap the time to change it

About this timer

The number comes from Francesco Cirillo timing his study sessions with a tomato-shaped kitchen timer in the late 1980s. The reasoning is plain: short enough that starting is not intimidating, long enough to actually get into one thing.

At this length, sessions fail almost entirely because attention slips into another window. With the PiP timer open, moving to another tab does not hide the fact that a session is running.

For repeated work and rest rather than a single session, the 25/5 focus cycle chains them automatically.

STAY ON TOP OF TIME

A free online timer that stays out of your way

PipTim uses your browser's Picture-in-Picture feature to keep a compact timer above other windows. Use it for study, work or exercise with no installation or account.

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Always-visible PiP

Use an interactive mini window in Chrome and Edge, or video PiP on supported mobile browsers.

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Three time tools

Choose a flexible countdown timer, Focus Cycle sessions and breaks, or a stopwatch for elapsed time.

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Start without an account

Your duration and theme stay in this browser. No account or app installation is required.

HOW TO USE

How to use the PiP timer

  1. Choose a mode.Select Timer, Focus Cycle or Stopwatch.
  2. Set the time and start.Tap the digits or use one of the quick presets.
  3. Press the PiP button.Move the compact timer where you want it and continue working.

QUICK TIMERS

Open a common duration right away

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the PiP timer free?

Yes. PipTim's countdown, Focus Cycle and stopwatch are free and require no account.

Which browsers are supported?

The standard timer works in modern browsers. Interactive Document Picture-in-Picture is mainly supported by desktop Chrome and Edge, while the PiP method may vary by browser and device.

Does the timer continue after I close the browser?

No. The timer stops when you fully close the browser or PipTim tab. Use another alarm as a backup for important deadlines.

Are my timer settings stored on a server?

No. Settings such as duration, language and theme are kept only in this browser's local storage.

TIMER OPTIONS

Settings

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