Using the OSD is the most reliable method for constant monitoring of precise timestamps.
: Finding the exact millisecond where a line of dialogue begins to fix timing offsets.
Standard media players typically only show hours, minutes, and seconds. Showing milliseconds is essential for several advanced use cases:
: Sports or technical analysis where every fraction of a second contains vital visual data.
: Check the box for "Display playback time in OSD" . Change Format to High Precision :
: Right-click anywhere in the PotPlayer window and select Preferences , or simply press F5 .