Option move subtitles position to bottom, but within the image

[ajbriones]

For those of us using Plex-HTPC in home theaters with scope (2.40) screens, it would be a game-changer if we had an option to move subtitles to the bottom, but within the image content so the subtitles don’t drop below the matte box. Currently the only options are to have them at the top, middle or bottom.

[OttoKerner]

Customizing Subtitle appearance in Plex Player for Windows/Mac/Linux and Plex HTPC and PMP

By default, “Plex Media Player” and “Plex (Player) for Windows/Mac/Linux” (yes, these are different apps!) and Plex HTPC only allow you to customize the look of subtitles in a very limited way. But the internal AV engine in PMP (called ‘MPV’) supports a lot more parameters - including tuning the subtitles to your liking. All the info below applies to text-based subtitles with no formatting only. (e.g. SRT, TX3G) This means it does not apply to ASS/SSA subtitles, because these usually come wit…

[tom80H]

Beyond Otto’s solution for HTPC, there’s an existing suggestion discussing this on a more generic scope.

Let us position srt subtitles to bottom of video

Right now Plex displays SRT subtitles to the bottom of the display, rather than the bottom of the video. On a normal display like a tv, subtitles would appear in the black bar in letterbox content, which I personally do not prefer since it involves more eye movement. The biggest issue is if you watch on a 3:2 aspect ratio like a tablet, subtitles appear MUCH lower. A simple solution would be to allow an option to display subtitles on bottom of video instead of bottom of display. I’ve seen some…

[ajbriones]

This is EXACTLY what I needed, thanks so much!

[ajbriones]

Totally agree. A checkbox to keep subtitles inside the letterbox frame would make this much easier for everyone, without needing to create a .ini file.