Is it feasible to implement a way to change the mpv.conf file for the IOS Plex app? For example by dropping the file inside the device Files tab when connected to a computer (iTunes for windows users).

Out of curiosity when did they switch away from MPV? Fairly recently?

what makes you think that it was ever used?

I was pretty sure both @DaveBinM and @BigWheel said that the New video Player on both iOS and tvOS used MPV (or at least a modified version)

Plus this [image] Early access for Plex Pass users to new Apple TV & iOS Video Player Player Betas We’re introducing a great upgrade in terms of video playback experience to our iOS and Apple TV apps! Up until now, we relied on Apple’s AVPlayer for video playback. That was…

Indeed you are right and I was wrong. mpv appears to be used indeed as the new, new player.

I suppose anything is possible but afaik it has never been on the roadmap. There would be some things that mpv.conf would not affect, such as subtitle styling which is handled by OS not MPV afaik. I’m not sure if a file drop or exposing appropriate settings in UI would be more feasible. In any cas…

Sure that would be really appreciated!

Moved. Remember to vote on the top of page

Changing mpv.conf

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Plus this

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Changing mpv.conf

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