Show Milliseconds Patched - Potplayer
C:\Program Files\DAUM\PotPlayer\Skins (for 64-bit installations)
If you only need to see milliseconds to navigate to a specific spot, use the built-in navigation tool: to open the (Jump to Time) dialog box.
Play the video and, for the highest precision, use the frame-stepping keys to land on the exact frame you need.
Many users report that the milliseconds option is missing or greyed out. Here is why: potplayer show milliseconds
It’s lightweight, plays every file format imaginable, and having that extra layer of time precision ( HH:MM:SS.mmm ) makes syncing audio and video a breeze. Highly recommended for anyone who needs more than just "play" and "pause."
| Feature | What It Shows | Default Format | Where to Find It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Progress Bar | Hover time & Duration | 00:00:00 | Bottom of the player window | | Title Bar | Playback time & Total duration | 00:00:00 / 00:00:00 | Top of the player window | | OSD Information | Time & Technical info | Milliseconds hidden | Enabled via right-click menu | | On‑Screen Display | Custom playback info | Customizable | Setup in "Message" settings |
This is the most direct way to see precise timestamps on your video screen. Open PotPlayer and press to open the Preferences Navigate to in the left sidebar. OSD (On-Screen Display) tab, ensure Show playback information on screen is checked. Look for the section. You can customize the display string here. Find the dropdown or text box for Display Format Here is why: It’s lightweight, plays every file
Alternative: If your keyboard lacks a Pause key, press (the backtick/tilde key) or press Tab to bring up the playback info overlay. Look at the top-left corner of your video screen.
By default, PotPlayer does not show milliseconds in its main playback timer, but you can enable them through the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Some skins focus on "high-precision" or "production" views that might display milliseconds in the timeline area. 5. Alternative Tools for Millisecond Precision OSD (On-Screen Display) tab
If you're comfortable with exploring PotPlayer's advanced settings, you can also use the following method:
After enabling the "Show milliseconds" option using either method, you should see the playback time displayed with millisecond accuracy. Here's how to verify:
: A common "hack" is to create or use a transparent subtitle file (
If your goal is to synchronize subtitles using milliseconds, you can use the PotPlayer Control Panel. Open the Control Panel by pressing . Go to the Subtitle tab.