[FEATURE REQUEST] Better Audiobook etc Experience

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Discussed in #857

^{Originally posted by Wishey000 February 14, 2026}
Hi, I’m not a native English speaker, so please forgive me if anything I say comes across as rude—it’s entirely unintentional.
I’m a big fan of audio dramas and radio dramas, and I absolutely love Namida. It’s such a beautiful and wonderful player—I’ve even recommended it to several communities.
If you’re open to suggestions, would it be possible to add the following features? They would greatly improve the experience for listeners like me. If you ever implement them, we would be incredibly grateful—it would genuinely make us more convenient using the player.
Thank you for considering!

1. Single-Line Scrolling Lyrics/Subtitle Display
   Description:
Add a display mode where only the current line of text (lyrics or subtitles) is shown at a time, scrolling automatically in sync with playback. This is similar to the single‑line karaoke style found in Spotify(see example screenshot below).
   

Use Case:
I primarily use Namida to listen to radio dramas and audiobooks. When the full script is shown at once, it reveals future dialogue and spoils plot twists before I hear them. A single‑line scrolling view would allow me to follow the text without accidentally reading ahead, preserving the narrative suspense.

2. Desktop Floating Lyrics Window
   Description:
Implement a small, always‑on‑top window that shows the current line of text (from lyrics or subtitles) and can be moved anywhere on the screen. It should stay above other applications while audio is playing.
   Use Case:
When listening to radio dramas, I often need to multitask—browsing the web, taking notes, etc. Switching back and forth to the main player window disrupts immersion. A floating window would let me read the dialogue while working in other apps, ensuring I don’t miss any part of the story.

3. WebVTT Subtitle Import Support
   Description:
Add the ability to import and display WebVTT (.vtt) subtitle files directly, without requiring conversion to LRC format.
   Use Case:
Official sources for radio dramas and audiobooks often distribute subtitles in WebVTT format. Currently, I have to manually convert every file to LRC before using it with Namida—a tedious process, especially when new episodes are released frequently. Native WebVTT support would save time and reduce friction.

Thank you again for your hard work on Namida. I truly appreciate it, and I hope these ideas can make a great player even better for everyone.

Best wishes,

Wishey.