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Update: Improvements to Video Download Functionality

Added 2025-06-09 19:05:48 +0000 UTC

Today, after extensive discussions, I focused on refining the form and logic for video downloads. Here are the key updates:

Toggleable subtitles: Users shared valuable cases where subtitles were intrusive, especially during pure listening exercises. Now, in subtitle-off mode, the subtitle area displays the movie title, year, and timestamp instead.
Neutral watermark branding: Replaced the branded watermark with the neutral slogan "Learn Real Language with Real Movies." I believe this captures the essence of the service effectively. Feedback welcome.
Direct MP4 downloads: Adjusted the script to deliver videos directly in MP4 format rather than as an archive file, responding to user feedback requesting simpler and quicker downloads.
Fixed subtitle-disabled video bug: Resolved an issue preventing video downloads when subtitles were not available (common in non-English videos).
Subtitle color bug fixed: Corrected the issue where all subtitles appeared highlighted in yellow. Now only the searched phrase is highlighted, while the remaining text appears correctly in white.
Subtitle visibility issue: Fixed an irritating bug causing subtitles and text to disappear prematurely at the start and end of videos, especially noticeable with short phrases.

It has been a productive day with meaningful progress, though slightly stressful at times. Your input helped us reach effective compromises.

Thank you for your continued support!