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
Click the three-dot menu (⋮) (top-right)
Go to Settings → Languages
Under Preferred languages, click Add languages
Select your language and click Add
Click the three dots next to the language
Choose Display Google Chrome in this language
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
Click the three-dot menu (…)
Go to Settings → Languages
Click Add languages
Select your preferred language
Click the three dots next to it
Choose Display Microsoft Edge in this language
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
Click the Apple menu ()
Go to System Settings → General → Language & Region
Click + to add a language
Drag your preferred language to the top
Restart Safari
Important
This change affects all apps on your Mac, not just Safari.
Mozilla Firefox
Click the menu button (☰)
Go to Settings → General
Scroll to Language section
Choose a language from the dropdown
Or click Set Alternatives / Add languages
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 settingsChanging 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
