Do you like to watch Netflix series and films with subtitles, but do you want to adjust the format and default language? In this tip we explain which options you have.
Turn Netflix subtitles on or off
Not everyone likes to watch films and series on Netflix without subtitles, or indeed they do. Fortunately, you can always switch the subtitles on or off, even while watching.
When you turn on a TV show or movies and tap the screen, you will see the option ‘Audio and subtitles’. Here you can indicate whether you prefer to watch with or without subtitles, and in which language the text should be. This option is always there, so you can always adjust it.
Adjust the default subtitle language
It may also be the case if you prefer not to use Dutch subtitles and want to set a different default language. Netflix chooses the language you have set for the service by default and if you change this to English, you will also get English subtitles by default. You can adjust this by following the steps below.
- Go to the Netflix website and log in;
- Tap your profile at the top right and choose ‘Account’;
- At ‘My profile’ you will see the option ‘Language’. Choose your desired default language for Netflix here;
- Click on ‘Save’ to implement the change.
Change format of subtitles
Finally, it is possible to adjust the format of Netflix subtitles. This allows you to choose the font, adjust the text size and change the shadow of letters. You can also do this via the settings on the Netflix website.
- Go to the Netflix website and log in;
- Tap your profile at the top right and choose ‘Account’;
- At ‘My profile’ you see ‘Display of subtitles’;
- Here you’ll see all of the subtitle formatting options, where you’ll need to tap ‘Save’ again to save and commit your changes.
Get everything out of Netflix
Looking for more? Check out our tip on deleting your Netflix history, so that you continue to receive relevant recommendations. In addition, it is useful to occasionally remove your ‘Continue watching’ section in Netflix, so that your home screen becomes clear again.
Are you looking for new films and series to watch? Check out our Netflix tips from November 2019, with for example the third season of The Crown and season 3 of Atypical.