How to Change the Interface Language in Audacity (Step-by-Step) - Fix Wrong Language in Audacity
Aug 25, 2025
How to change the language in Audacity, whether your menus suddenly appear in German, French, Spanish, or any other language, this quick beginner tutorial shows you exactly how to switch Audacity back to English (or your preferred language) in under a minute.
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Audacity sometimes defaults to your operating system’s language after an update or installation. Other times, a corrupted preference file or a simple accidental click can leave you staring at unfamiliar menus. Don’t worry, you don’t need to reinstall the software. You just need to know where to look.
👉 In this video, you’ll learn step-by-step how to:
Open Audacity’s Preferences menu (even if it’s in another language)
Navigate to the Interface settings
Find and change the Language dropdown menu
Switch Audacity instantly to English or any other language you prefer
Understand why Audacity sometimes changes language automatically
Fix keyboard shortcut issues when switching languages
The best part? The change is applied immediately, no restart required, and you won’t lose your current project.
⚡ Common keywords to help new users:
change Audacity language
Audacity stuck in another language
switch Audacity to English
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