# \#subtitles **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/subtitles/122.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [New Plex on Google TV Sony bravia BAD](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-on-google-tv-sony-bravia-bad/943915)
**Author:** [@ivica\_grgic\_outlook\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ivica_grgic_outlook_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-on-google-tv-sony-bravia-bad/943915 "2026-10-05T03:02:34Z")
You managed to break things that were working perfectly. Sony Bravia, Google TV, Android 12. AAC 5.1 passthrough no longer works on my Denon Sound system. Subtitles don’t display correctly for Central Europe (1250); I… --- ## [Subtitle downloads fail server-side ("Failed to download subtitle") — metadata.provider.plex.tv retu](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-downloads-fail-server-side-failed-to-download-subtitle-metadata-provider-plex-tv-retu/941728)
**Author:** [@scottrmeredith](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scottrmeredith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-downloads-fail-server-side-failed-to-download-subtitle-metadata-provider-plex-tv-retu/941728 "2026-10-04T22:58:19Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861 Player Version#: Plex Web 4.160.0 (Microsoft Edge) Host/Deployment: lscr.io/linuxserver/plex Docker container (Docker Desktop/WSL2), Windows 11 Pro host Subtitle downloads fail with “Fail… --- ## [Show names for audio tracks and subtitles \[in all apps\]](https://forums.plex.tv/t/show-names-for-audio-tracks-and-subtitles-in-all-apps/73435)
**Author:** [@Moussa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Moussa)\ **Replies:** 319\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/show-names-for-audio-tracks-and-subtitles-in-all-apps/73435 "2026-10-02T16:59:50Z")
Currently if you have a movie with multiple audio tracks or multiple subtitles that are the same language there’s no way to differentiate between them, as Plex doesn’t display the embedded information, just the language. … --- ## [SRT files are often not displayed in Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/srt-files-are-often-not-displayed-in-plex/943377)
**Author:** [@Daantje266](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Daantje266)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/srt-files-are-often-not-displayed-in-plex/943377 "2026-10-02T14:25:28Z")
This has been translated using translation software. I’d like to talk about SRT files for a moment. I frequently encounter situations where an external SRT file is present alongside a movie or TV episode, yet Plex fail… --- ## [Giant MOV\_TEXT Subtitles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/giant-mov-text-subtitles/943792)
**Author:** [@Mr-Radtastic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mr-Radtastic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/giant-mov-text-subtitles/943792 "2026-10-02T02:23:54Z")
Please help! Since the most recent update, any MOV\_TEXT subtitle file displays the subtitles filling the entirety of my screen. It does so in the PC application, on my AppleTV, my iPhone and my iPad. SRT and ASS subtitle… --- ## [Subtitles appear intermittently during video playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-appear-intermittently-during-video-playback/943758)
**Author:** [@untal.guille](https://forums.plex.tv/u/untal.guille)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-appear-intermittently-during-video-playback/943758 "2026-10-01T17:34:46Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.19.1 Since the Plex client was updated I’ve been having a very poor experience with subtitles. As the title indicates, subtitles appear intermittently during video p… --- ## [Request: Custom subtitle fonts](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-custom-subtitle-fonts/943667)
**Author:** [@mcandre](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mcandre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-custom-subtitle-fonts/943667 "2026-09-29T14:53:45Z")
Hi, Many subtitle tracks choose bad fonts (thin, low contrast, or otherwise illegible at scale). Can Plex please provide a small pool of highly legible fonts to override the subtitle track HTML formatting? Similar to h… --- ## [\[iOS\] Playback resets to 1x while speed control still shows 2x](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-playback-resets-to-1x-while-speed-control-still-shows-2x/941781)
**Author:** [@aaronwestphal](https://forums.plex.tv/u/aaronwestphal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-playback-resets-to-1x-while-speed-control-still-shows-2x/941781 "2026-09-28T03:19:30Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861-07dfddaeb Player Version#: Plex for iOS 2026.16.0 Platform Version#: iOS 27.0 Device: iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone16,2) Subscription: Lifetime Plex Pass When playing personal media from my… --- ## [Plans to bring back subtitle support?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plans-to-bring-back-subtitle-support/943302)
**Author:** [@dsrmb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dsrmb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plans-to-bring-back-subtitle-support/943302 "2026-09-27T04:37:26Z")
.ASS subtitle playback was ruined thoroughly in the mobile apps last year, when Plex decided to drop libmpv. I see that some effort was made to still provide support for subtitles without libmpv, but obviously they didn’… --- ## [CC (EIA-608) show XDS metadata instead of dialogue on some ATSC channels, depending on start time](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497)
**Author:** [@Cardinale](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cardinale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497 "2026-09-27T00:52:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c (macOS 26.6.2, Apple M4, hardware transcoding on) Player Version#: Plex for iOS 2025.28.0 (iPadOS 27.0, iPad13,4) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun FLEX QUATRO (HDFX-4US), firmware 202… --- ## [Plex crashes on Firestick while trying to change the language from the on-demand subtitle search](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-crashes-on-firestick-while-trying-to-change-the-language-from-the-on-demand-subtitle-search/943329)
**Author:** [@Mihai\_B](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mihai_B)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-crashes-on-firestick-while-trying-to-change-the-language-from-the-on-demand-subtitle-search/943329 "2026-09-24T09:07:23Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3 Player Version#: 2026.18.0 Plex app on Firestick crashes when changing subtitle language. When trying to alter the default search language (English) from the “Find Subtitles” menu, the app immed… --- ## [Apple TV live TV enabling/disabling subtitles cause the stream to go black](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-live-tv-enabling-disabling-subtitles-cause-the-stream-to-go-black/943239)
**Author:** [@JimmyFoo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JimmyFoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-live-tv-enabling-disabling-subtitles-cause-the-stream-to-go-black/943239 "2026-09-22T23:57:42Z")
Server Version#:1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:2026.18.0 (2004) OTA Streamer#: HD-Homerun model: HDFX-4K firmware: 20260326 When I go to Live TV - DVR. Start any channel of live OTA stream. Then go up with the remote… --- ## [Subtitles not showing for downloaded content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-not-showing-for-downloaded-content/938114)
**Author:** [@jaycarltaylor](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jaycarltaylor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-not-showing-for-downloaded-content/938114 "2026-09-21T04:32:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: 2026.7.0 (1660) On mobile IOS plex if you have a video file downloaded subtitles will not show. The subtitles are .ASS format and are embedded in an mkv file. I’ve also tr… --- ## [Current iPad & iPhone/iOS Plex app Doesn't Play Subtitles on Downloaded Movies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/current-ipad-iphone-ios-plex-app-doesnt-play-subtitles-on-downloaded-movies/940281)
**Author:** [@colombo01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/colombo01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/current-ipad-iphone-ios-plex-app-doesnt-play-subtitles-on-downloaded-movies/940281 "2026-09-21T04:29:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026..12.0 (1802) Summary External SRT subtitles do not display when playing downloaded content on current iPad or iPhone Plex clients. The same subtitles work correctl… --- ## [Only Grey Subs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-grey-subs/943102)
**Author:** [@MetalGearDan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MetalGearDan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-grey-subs/943102 "2026-09-20T17:37:49Z")
I recently purchased a new TV a Philips OLED+910. I have zero issues with Plex, except one. None of my subtitles appear white they’re always grey. Ive tired making the .ass .srt with specifics forcing them to appear whit… --- ## [How to set a default color and size for subtitles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-set-a-default-color-and-size-for-subtitles/943052)
**Author:** [@evertonf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/evertonf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-set-a-default-color-and-size-for-subtitles/943052 "2026-09-19T22:09:37Z")
It’s really annoying to have to go into the settings for every movie or episode to set the subtitle color to yellow (that’s how I prefer it) and the font size to large. Is there a way to make this my default configuratri… --- ## [Subtitle issues when casting from Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-issues-when-casting-from-android/922901)
**Author:** [@MIvanIsten](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MIvanIsten)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-issues-when-casting-from-android/922901 "2026-09-19T19:56:12Z")
This is not ASS specific issue. Happens to SRT too. (probably all subtitle formats) playing in plex web, subtitles are OK casting from plex web, subtitles are OK playing in android app, subtitles are OK casting from an… --- ## [Apple TV: subtitle offset is buried in Playback Settings instead of the subtitle menu](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-subtitle-offset-is-buried-in-playback-settings-instead-of-the-subtitle-menu/943081)
**Author:** [@frnak](https://forums.plex.tv/u/frnak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-subtitle-offset-is-buried-in-playback-settings-instead-of-the-subtitle-menu/943081 "2026-09-19T18:22:19Z")
Player Version#: 2026.18.0 — Apple TV, tvOS 27.0 The new player UI has a dedicated subtitle menu, but it only lets you select or download subtitles. To adjust their timing, you have to leave that menu and navigate throu… --- ## [Subtitles different sizes for 1080p and 4k shows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-different-sizes-for-1080p-and-4k-shows/943068)
**Author:** [@Berenwulf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Berenwulf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-different-sizes-for-1080p-and-4k-shows/943068 "2026-09-19T07:46:40Z")
I noticed that with the new update, the subtitle sizes for 4k shows are smaller than for shows in 1080p. I hope this is a bug and will be fixed because there are no subtitle options to change. Anyone else notice this? --- ## [Plex Mobile not displaying subtitles for downloaded content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mobile-not-displaying-subtitles-for-downloaded-content/943055)
**Author:** [@noahayoub](https://forums.plex.tv/u/noahayoub)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mobile-not-displaying-subtitles-for-downloaded-content/943055 "2026-09-19T00:42:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.17.0 (971050413) I downloaded a film in my library on to my phone (Google Pixel Pro 8) via the Plex app, but when I select any of the subtitles options, they will not… --- ## [OpenSubtitles search works but download fails – PMS receives only 99-byte subtitle response (1.43.3](https://forums.plex.tv/t/opensubtitles-search-works-but-download-fails-pms-receives-only-99-byte-subtitle-response-1-43-3/942850)
**Author:** [@damienf36](https://forums.plex.tv/u/damienf36)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/opensubtitles-search-works-but-download-fails-pms-receives-only-99-byte-subtitle-response-1-43-3/942850 "2026-09-13T22:07:29Z")
I am experiencing an issue with on-demand subtitle downloads through Plex Media Server. Subtitle searches return results normally from OpenSubtitles, but selecting any result causes Plex to display “Failed to download su… --- ## [Subtitle settings not honored in recent versions of mobile app for android--please fix!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-settings-not-honored-in-recent-versions-of-mobile-app-for-android-please-fix/942533)
**Author:** [@JoshuaSastre](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JoshuaSastre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-settings-not-honored-in-recent-versions-of-mobile-app-for-android-please-fix/942533 "2026-09-04T17:36:19Z")
Subtitle size settings have been broken for several versions now. Had to reinstall old version 10.26.0.2578–this version honors all subtitle size and placement settings. Ridiculous that this was necessary. Please fix in … --- ## [Subtitles for VOD are completely wrong](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-for-vod-are-completely-wrong/942272)
**Author:** [@Kenough24](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kenough24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-for-vod-are-completely-wrong/942272 "2026-08-30T01:16:45Z")
The English subtitles for the movie Shutter (2008) on free Movies & TV are completely wrong for the entire film. They don’t line up with the movie at all. Watching on a Smart TV in the UK. --- ## [Chinese subtitle are showing squares on iOS devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/chinese-subtitle-are-showing-squares-on-ios-devices/934207)
**Author:** [@andylao1998](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andylao1998)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/chinese-subtitle-are-showing-squares-on-ios-devices/934207 "2026-08-29T05:56:25Z")
Server Version#: don’t think it’s related to server as older client versions work Player Version#: 2025.29.0 On my iOS 26 devices, the Chinese subtitles are showing as squares since 2025.29.0. The last working version … --- ## [Forget Audio and Subtitle Selection after XXX days or Watched](https://forums.plex.tv/t/forget-audio-and-subtitle-selection-after-xxx-days-or-watched/352812)
**Author:** [@leelynds](https://forums.plex.tv/u/leelynds)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/forget-audio-and-subtitle-selection-after-xxx-days-or-watched/352812 "2026-08-28T00:23:26Z")
Once you have manually selected a subtitle track or audio track, Plex remembers that setting, and applies it forever to that particular media, regardless of the device being used, the “watched” status, or the length of t… --- ## ['English SDH' subtitles shown as 'Southern Kurdish (SRT External)'](https://forums.plex.tv/t/english-sdh-subtitles-shown-as-southern-kurdish-srt-external/942002)
**Author:** [@PlantTrees](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlantTrees)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/english-sdh-subtitles-shown-as-southern-kurdish-srt-external/942002 "2026-08-22T11:35:56Z")
Server Version#: 4.160.0 Player Version#: Web The issue: For example, naming an SRT file Drive (2011).en.srt produces under the movie’s subtitles English (SRT External) That’s correct. But naming an SRT file Drive (… --- ## [Apple TV subtitles are still hard to read](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-subtitles-are-still-hard-to-read/941957)
**Author:** [@Coquevas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Coquevas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-subtitles-are-still-hard-to-read/941957 "2026-08-21T20:36:31Z")
Version: 2026.16.0 (1934) The subtitles in the Experience Preview are harder to read than in the App Store version. It’s been like this since I started testing and is the main reason I don’t use the TestFlight version t… --- ## [ARIB Subtitle Support in Plex Apps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/arib-subtitle-support-in-plex-apps/941885)
**Author:** [@scogoth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scogoth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/arib-subtitle-support-in-plex-apps/941885 "2026-08-20T00:32:22Z")
It would be great it there was support for ARIB subtitles from live broadcasts. This is the standard for all broadcast TV in Japan. ffmpeg already supports it with libaribcaption library and there are many other open sou… --- ## [Since updating to 1.43.3.10828 subtitles behaviour became erratic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/since-updating-to-1-43-3-10828-subtitles-behaviour-became-erratic/940720)
**Author:** [@ElimGarak](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ElimGarak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/since-updating-to-1-43-3-10828-subtitles-behaviour-became-erratic/940720 "2026-08-18T19:40:41Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828 for DSM 7.3.2 Player Version#: LG latest build Hello. I was unsure whether I should have posted this here or on Players but since the issue appeared after I have updated the server, maybe … --- ## [\[Bug\] All subtitle files deleted when deleting one video file in merged title](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-all-subtitle-files-deleted-when-deleting-one-video-file-in-merged-title/941735)
**Author:** [@pabhudds](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pabhudds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-all-subtitle-files-deleted-when-deleting-one-video-file-in-merged-title/941735 "2026-08-17T10:00:05Z")
Server Version#:4.160.0 This has been posted before but the post was archived due to no progress but the issue remains after several new versions of Plex Server. It was introduced in the past year. When deleting video … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/subtitles/122.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=subtitles)