How to Change Subtitles Size on Netflix

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December 1, 2025

One great feature of Netflix is that you can access multi-lingual movies and shows from its vast global library, including acclaimed Netflix originals from around the world, though available titles vary in different regions.

To watch titles in foreign languages, subtitles are essential. When watching on different devices, you may think about changing the subtitle size: subtitles that look fine on your computer might be too small on a phone or too large on a Smart TV.

It’s easy to change Netflix subtitles on your mobile, desktop, and TV devices. Follow this guide, so you can always enjoy your favorite shows or foreign movies with subtitles properly sized for different screens.

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How to Change Netflix Subtitles Size on Mac/Windows

  1. Log in to the Netflix account page on a web browser.
  2. Click “Profiles” and select your profile.
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  1. Select “Subtitle appearance.”
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  1. To change the subtitles size, choose a smaller or larger size under “Text Size.” Netflix offers three options: Small, Medium, and Large.
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How to Make Netflix Subtitles Smaller on Android

  1. Open the Netflix app on your Android device. Tap “My Netflix” at the bottom right and select the three-line icon in the top right corner.
  2. Tap “Manage Profiles” and choose your profile.
  3. Tap “Subtitle Appearance.”
  4. Select Small, Medium, or Large next to “Text Size.”
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How to Customize Subtitles Size on Netflix iOS

The Netflix app on iPhone and iPad doesn’t support changing subtitle appearance directly. It only allows you to choose the subtitle languages. To change the subtitle sizes of the video/streaming apps, go to Settings on your device.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Select “Accessibility” > “Subtitles & Captioning” > “Style.”
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  1. You can choose “Large Text” to make the subtitles larger. If you want to have more options, select “Create New Style.”
  2. Select “Size” to choose from Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large for the subtitles of video and streaming apps, including Netflix.
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How to Change the Netflix Subtitles Appearance on TV

  1. Open the Netflix app and play a movie or show.
  2. Select the player controls from the screen’s bottom.
  3. Select “Settings” and choose your preferred subtitle size.

Please note that if you don’t see “Settings”, your device may not support changing the subtitle appearance of your language.

Change the Netflix Subtitles Size on Apple TV

Similar to iPhone and iPad, you’ll need to change the Netflix subtitles appearance on Apple TV from the system settings.

  1. Open “Settings” on your Apple TV and select “Accessibility.”
  2. Scroll down and choose “Subtitles and Captioning.”
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  1. Select “Style.”
  2. You can choose “Large Text” to make your video app subtitles larger. Or select “Edit Style” to choose from more subtitle size options.

If your custom style doesn’t apply to Netflix or other apps, try turning off “override video” when editing your style.

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How to Download Netflix with Multiple Subtitles

When you download a title for offline watching with the Netflix app, you can only have two audio and subtitle languages, including the one you’ve chosen, and the one Netflix automatically selects as the “most relevant” (often the one you use most frequently or based on your location). If you want to watch in another language, you’ll need to delete the current download, select the new language, and download it again.

However, with a smart tool, Pazu Netflix Video Downloader, you can download movies and shows to MP4 with any or all available audio and subtitles. Additionally, you can choose to download subtitles in Soft, External, or Hard formats. Once downloaded, you can watch them on any supported device without Netflix limits.

  • Hard subtitles: Also called Hardcoded subtitles. The subtitles are merged into the video and can’t be changed or removed. You can only choose one language.
  • Soft subtitles: You can hide/show, adjust the size of subtitles, or switch the language of subtitles.
  • External subtitles: The subtitles are downloaded as an SRT file. If you choose more than one language, more subtitle files will be available.
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Netflix Video Downloader

  • Download Netflix movies & TV shows to MP4/MKV.
  • Support both Mac and Windows.
  • Download videos in 1080P.
  • Fast downloading speed.
  • Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.

Here is how you can download Netflix movies and shows with multiple subtitles using Pazu Netflix Video Downloader:

Step 1. Download, install, and launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Select Netflix and log in to your Netflix account.

If you have purchased a registration, click the Settings icon > “Register” and enter your registration code to unlock the full version of the downloader. Otherwise, proceed with the free trial version.

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Step 2. Click the Settings icon (three lines icon at top right) > “Preferences” to choose subtitle languages, download formats, video codec, audio, and more.

  • Video format: MP4 or MKV
  • Video codec: H.264 or H.265
  • Audio language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Keep Audio description and 5.1 surround sound or not
  • Subtitle language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Subtitle types: Soft subtitles, External subtitles, or Hard subtitles.
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Step 3. Click the Search tab at the top and search for the show or movie you want to download by title or URL.

For a movie, click the Download icon to start the downloading process.

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For a show, clicking the Download icon will add all episodes to the download list by default. Uncheck those episodes you don’t want.

Before downloading, you can also click the three lines and gear icon to choose audio/subtitle languages for the movie or each episode.

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Audio and subtitle in Settings only show the 6 common languages. Here you can select from all available languages offered by the specific title.

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After downloading, click the History tab at the top center and then the Folder icon to find downloaded videos. Now you can watch them on any supported device.

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