Potplayer Show | Milliseconds

and ensure the format is set to include milliseconds (often represented as or similar format strings in the "Display" text box). Hotkey Toggle:

Right-click anywhere on the video screen to open the context menu.

Now, whenever you trigger the OSD, your time will be tracked down to the exact millisecond. Method 3: Modifying the Skin File (Advanced Layout Change) potplayer show milliseconds

While playing or pausing any video, hit your assigned hotkey.

Alternatively, you can enable the option under the Brief Display section to always view the basic playback duration. and ensure the format is set to include

:Press G during playback. A window will appear showing the current playback time in an HH:MM:SS.mmm format, where .mmm represents the milliseconds. On-Screen Display (OSD) : Press F5 to open Preferences . Navigate to General > OSD Messages .

: When you use the previous/next frame hotkeys ( D for back, F for forward), PotPlayer briefly displays the exact time—including milliseconds—in the top-left overlay. Why Millisecond Precision Matters Method 3: Modifying the Skin File (Advanced Layout

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.

Let's start with the basics: the default time displays you'll encounter. Understanding these will help you see what PotPlayer offers out-of-the-box before we move on to advanced, precise methods.

In older PotPlayer versions (< 1.7), you had to edit the registry. Now it's built-in, but if you're using a legacy version:

Find the setting labeled .