How to Remove Black Bars in MPV on Ubuntu Easily
Hey there friend! So, you’re sittin’ down with some popcorn, ready to dive into your favorite movie, and BAM! There are these totally annoying black bars framing your screen like they just got the hottest bunker for a party. Ugh, it’s like that one friend who always shows up uninvited. But fear not! Today, we’re gonna kick those pesky black bars to the curb faster than you can say “Why is my cat sitting on my laptop?”
Get Ready To Kick Some Bars
First things first, let’s talk about why those black bars are even there. They’re like that awkward silence during a family dinner. Sometimes movies don’t fit perfectly on our screens, and they end up looking super weird with those bars. It’s like wearing socks with sandals—just doesn’t work! So, let’s get our hands dirty and remove them in MPV on Ubuntu. Follow these easy-peasy steps but don’t blame me if you accidentally download 10 seasons of cat videos instead of fixing your player!
Step One: Open MPV
Alright! You got MPV open? Good job! If not, just click it like you’re trying to win at a whack-a-mole game. You might have it on your apps list or just search for it. Clickety click!
Step Two: Pull Up The Config File
Now, we need to play a little hide-and-seek with the config file. It’s like finding Waldo but less frustrating. Go to the terminal and type this magical phrase: `nano ~/.config/mpv/mpv.conf`. The terminal is that thing that looks super intimidating but really just wants to help you out.
Step Three: Add The Super Cool Line
Once you’re in nano and not freaking out over random symbols, add this line: `video-aspect=
Step Four: Save Your Work
Now here comes tricky part – saving what you just wrote in nano without causing a meltdown! Press `CTRL + X`, then press `Y` for yes (because who doesn’t love saying yes?) and hit Enter. Bam! You’ve saved without blowing up anything!
Step Five: Restart MPV Like It’s Stuck In Traffic
Time to restart MPV cause we gotta make sure it’s listening to us now. Close it down like it’s taking too long at Starbucks (seriously how do they brew coffee?!) Then open it again and watch your movie.
Step Six: Adjust Video Size Like A Boss
If there’re still black bars lurking around (like cockroaches after cleaning), adjust the video size while playing by hitting `z` repeatedly until they’re gone for good! Keep pressing until the video fits the screen better than grandma’s cookie recipe fits at family gatherings.
Step Seven: Celebrate Like You Just Won The Lottery
Woohoo! You did it!! Those annoying black bars are GONE!!! Now grab another snack or dance a silly dance because why not? Seriously though… go wild!
Fun FAQ Section
Question: Why do I have black bars in the first place?
Answer: Movies are made in different sizes sometimes, so when they don’t fit yours—which might be bigger than my dreams—you get those pesky bars.
Question: What if my screen looks weird after changing settings?
Answer: Well friend if things look wonky, just go back into that config file and play around till ya find what fits best for your screen style.
Question: Is MPV free forever like my old N64 games?
Answer: Yup! MPV is totally freeeeeeee!!! No hidden fees, just merry movie magic.
Question: Can I use any other players instead of MPV?
Answer: Sure thing buddy! You could use VLC or something fancy but this article is all about MPV coolness!
Question: Will this fix my life problems too?
Answer: Haha I wish!!! But ya know—if only fixing relationships were as easy as removing black bars…
Question: Is Ubuntu really that great at playing videos?
Answer: Totally! But sometimes it can be awkward kinda like trying to dance at prom when you’re 12…
Question: Why does my cat sit on my keyboard while I’m trying to fix stuff?
Answer: Cats have an unexplainable urge to help humans by sitting directly where they’re typing—it’s their hidden talent LOL!
So there you go mate! Now you’ve got everything you need to say goodbye to those nasty black bars once and for all while enjoying every second of your marathons without interruptions unless your mom calls asking if you’re ever coming home… Good luck out there!
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