How to turn subtitles off prime video during playback
To turn subtitles off prime video, start playback of any title and tap or click the screen to reveal the playback menu, then select the Subtitles or Closed Caption icon and choose "Off." On the title's Overview screen, you may need to press up then right on your remote to select Subtitles before playback begins, which is the quickest route when you know you want captions disabled from the start. If you also stream on other services, the steps to turn subtitles off on Paramount plus differ slightly in their menu layout.
The playback menu method works across every device that supports Prime Video, making it the most reliable universal approach. Whether you are watching on a smart TV, a streaming stick, a phone, or a web browser, the subtitle toggle lives in the same place: the on-screen controls that appear during active playback. Once you select "Off" from the subtitle track list, the text disappears immediately and stays off for that title until you change it again.
Turning off subtitles on a computer or web browser
When you watch Prime Video in a web browser on your computer, the subtitle icon sits directly in the playback bar at the bottom of the video player. There is no need to visit account-level settings or dig through any menus outside the player itself, so this takes only a few seconds even mid-episode.
If you are using a laptop with a touchscreen, you can tap the video once to bring up the same playback bar and then tap the subtitle icon. The process is identical to using a mouse, and the "Off" option appears at the top of the subtitle track list so you can select it without scrolling. This method also works if you cast from a browser to a TV, as the subtitle setting carries over with the session.
Turning off subtitles on mobile and tablet devices
On the Prime Video app for iOS or Android phones and tablets, tap the screen once during playback to reveal the playback menu, then tap the menu icon (usually three dots or a gear) to open additional options. The subtitles vanish instantly, and your selection is remembered for the rest of that viewing session.
If you are watching on a tablet with a larger screen, you may see the subtitle icon directly in the playback bar without needing to open a secondary menu. Either way, the tap-to-reveal gesture works the same across all mobile devices, and you can always bring the subtitles back by repeating the same steps and choosing a language track instead of "Off."
Turning off subtitles on Roku, Fire TV, and smart TVs
On Roku, Fire TV, and most smart TVs, press the enter or OK button on your remote during playback to open the playback menu, then navigate to the subtitle or closed caption icon and select "Off." This is the fastest method because it works entirely within the video player, and you do not need to exit the movie or show to make the change. For Fire TV specifically, the subtitle icon appears in the same playback bar that pops up when you press the pause or select button.
For Roku devices, there is also an alternate system path if the in-player toggle does not work: press the Home button on your Roku remote, scroll to the Settings menu, select Accessibility or Captions, then choose Captions mode and set it to "Off" for when captions appear. Note that Roku devices do not support Prime Video's own subtitle presets, so any appearance changes you make inside the Prime Video app will not apply on a Roku; instead, you must adjust caption styling directly in the Roku settings menu if you want different text size or color.
Adjusting how subtitles look when they are on
If you want to keep subtitles for certain content but find the default text too small or hard to read, open the Subtitles Settings menu from the playback screen and adjust the size and color of the text. You can also create and save presets for subtitle appearance if your device supports them, so you can switch between a large high-contrast style for action movies and a smaller unobtrusive style for dramas without reconfiguring each time. The range of supported features, including subtitle styling options, depends on the device you are using, so check what is available in your specific player.
For those who want to permanently disable captions because they never use them, the playback menu method is sufficient, but if you need to turn off closed caption on Amazon prime at the system level for accessibility reasons, the steps differ from the in-player toggle.
Each service stores its own caption preferences, and Prime Video will remember your choice only for its own player. Once you have disabled subtitles on Prime Video, the setting persists for future sessions on that device, so you can enjoy your movies and shows without the distraction of on-screen text.
For the wider topic, see turn on subtitles.
