How do I customize the appearance of subtitles and captions?

Not a fan of how the subtitles and captions look when you watch Netflix? Follow the steps for your device below to customize their appearance.

Note:

Subtitle and caption customization is not currently available in all languages.

Apple TV 2 or Apple TV 3

Note:

Adjusting subtitles and closed caption appearance on Apple TVs will require that you have Software Version 5.0 or later installed on the device.

To adjust the subtitle and caption appearance on your Apple TV:

Note:

Adjusting subtitles and closed caption appearance on Apple TVs will require that you have tvOS 9.0 or later installed on the device.

To adjust the subtitle and caption appearance on your Apple TV:

From the device home screen, select Settings.
Select General.
Select Accessibility.
Select Subtitles and Captioning.
Enable Closed Captions + SDH.
From this screen, you'll be able to customize the appearance of subtitles and closed captions under Style.
- If you choose to create a new style, ensure that Video Override is turned off within the Font, Size, Color, and Opacity options.

To adjust the subtitle and caption appearance on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

From the device home screen, select Settings.
Select General.
Select Accessibility.
Select Subtitles & Captioning.
Use the slider to enable Closed Captions + SDH.
From this screen, you'll be able to customize the appearance of subtitles and closed captions under Style.
- If you choose to create a new style, ensure that Video Override is turned off within the Font, Size, Color, and Opacity options.

Note:

Some older devices do not support subtitle and caption customization.

To adjust the subtitle and caption appearance on your device:

Sign in to Netflix.com.
Select the profile you want to change the subtitle and caption appearance for.
Navigate to Netflix.com/SubtitlePreferences.
Set your subtitle appearance settings and select Save.
Launch the Netflix app on your device and enjoy your new subtitle and caption appearance!