Quick Guide: How to Customize Subtitles in PowerDVD
Four steps to turn on subtitles, add a second language, and restyle the text.
Updated Nov. 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Turn on subtitles
Right-click the video and select Primary Subtitles, then the subtitle file.
2Add a second language
Select Secondary Subtitles, then another file. It shows at the top of the picture.
3Change the look
In Player Settings > Subtitles Settings, set the font, size, colors, and Position.
4Fix timing or characters
If characters look wrong, change Encoding. If subtitles come too early or too late, adjust Delay for. Then click OK.
We tested these steps in PowerDVD 365 version 24.0.1923 on Windows.
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