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How can I change my language on my browser?

How to Change Browser Language (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox)

What changing browser language does

Changing your browser language affects:

  • Menus and settings (UI language)

  • Preferred languages for websites

  • Auto-translation behavior

Some browsers (like Safari and Chrome on macOS) rely on your system language settings rather than in-app controls.


Google Chrome

Windows

  1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) (top-right)

  2. Go to Settings → Languages

  3. Under Preferred languages, click Add languages

  4. Select your language and click Add

  5. Click the three dots next to the language

  6. Choose Display Google Chrome in this language

  7. Restart Chrome

Mac / Linux

  • Chrome uses your system language, so you must change it in your OS settings

Tip

You can also reorder languages to control which language websites display first.


Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu (…)

  2. Go to Settings → Languages

  3. Click Add languages

  4. Select your preferred language

  5. Click the three dots next to it

  6. Choose Display Microsoft Edge in this language

  7. Restart Edge

Extra

  • You can prioritize languages to influence how multilingual websites appear.


Safari (Mac)

Safari does not have its own language setting—it follows macOS.

Steps

  1. Click the Apple menu ()

  2. Go to System Settings → General → Language & Region

  3. Click + to add a language

  4. Drag your preferred language to the top

  5. Restart Safari

Important

  • This change affects all apps on your Mac, not just Safari.


Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button (☰)

  2. Go to Settings → General

  3. Scroll to Language section

  4. Choose a language from the dropdown

    • Or click Set Alternatives / Add languages

  5. Restart Firefox

Notes

  • You can install additional language packs directly in Firefox

  • You can also set a priority order for multiple languages


Mobile Devices (Quick Overview)

  • Chrome, Edge, Safari (iPhone/Android):
    → Use your device language settings

  • Changing phone language automatically updates browser language


Troubleshooting Tips

  • Restart the browser after changes (often required)

  • If the browser doesn’t switch:

    • Make sure it’s updated

    • Reinstall language packs (Firefox)

    • Check OS language settings (Mac/Safari, Chrome Mac)

  • Websites may still show a different language due to:

    • Location (IP-based detection)

    • Cookies or saved preferences


Summary

  • Chrome / Edge: Change directly in browser settings

  • Firefox: Change in settings + optional language packs

  • Safari: Controlled by macOS system language

  • Mobile browsers: Follow device language

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