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[Feature Request] Dual Subtitle Support for Language Learning #86

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Yes. Currently, Stremio only allows the selection of a single subtitle track at a time. For language learners, this is a significant limitation. I find it frustrating to constantly have to pause and switch between my native language and my target language to understand complex phrases or verify vocabulary, which completely breaks the immersion of the content.

I would like the ability to display two different subtitle tracks simultaneously (e.g., English and Turkish). Ideally, the interface would allow users to select a "Primary" and a "Secondary" subtitle from the existing subtitle menu. The primary subtitle would appear in its usual position at the bottom, while the secondary one could appear slightly above it or at the top of the screen with adjustable opacity or font size to distinguish the two.

I have considered using external browser extensions like "Language Reactor" or "Dualsub" with the web version of Stremio, but these are not compatible with the desktop application or the enhanced features of this project. Another alternative is manually editing .srt files to merge tracks, but this is far too time-consuming for the average user. For example, it could be a site like this one: https://stremio-dual-subs.web.app/#/.

Dual subtitle support is a "must-have" feature for the global language-learning community. Since Stremio-Enhanced aims to improve the core experience, adding this would put it on par with specialized players like LLN (Language Learning with Netflix). It would be a massive quality-of-life improvement for international users.

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