How to Change the Interface Language in Photoshop or InDesign
Question details
The user wants to change the display or installation language of Adobe Photoshop or InDesign.
- Product
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the software interface for a preferred language.
- Observed behavior
- The current interface is in an undesired language, requiring a settings update and potential reinstallation through Creative Cloud to apply the new one.
Ensure you have your Adobe Creative Cloud login credentials handy and that all Adobe applications, including Photoshop and InDesign, are fully closed before making language changes.
Change Language via Creative Cloud Desktop App
The most reliable way to change the language for Adobe apps is through the Creative Cloud preferences before installing or updating the software.
Adobe manages language packs through the Creative Cloud desktop application. To change the interface language of Photoshop or InDesign, you must adjust the global installation language preference first.
Launch the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application on your computer.
Click on your Account icon in the top right corner of the window and select 'Preferences' from the dropdown menu.
In the Preferences menu, click on the 'Apps' tab located in the left sidebar.
Scroll down to the 'Installing' section, find the 'Default install language' dropdown menu, and choose your preferred language.
Click 'Done'. To apply the new language, you must either uninstall and reinstall Photoshop/InDesign, or apply a pending update for the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the language of Photoshop without reinstalling?
Generally, you need to change the language preference in the Creative Cloud desktop app and then reinstall the application for the new language pack to be properly applied and recognized by the software.
Why isn't my desired language listed in the Creative Cloud settings?
Not all Adobe applications support every language. If your desired language is missing from the dropdown list, it may not be officially supported by the specific version of Photoshop or InDesign you are using.
Does changing the Creative Cloud language affect all installed Adobe apps?
Yes, changing the 'Default install language' in Creative Cloud will apply to all future installations and updates for your Adobe apps. However, already installed apps will remain in their current language until they are reinstalled or updated.
