How to Switch Photoshop’s Language to English

If you’re using Photoshop in a different language and finding it hard to follow tutorials or menus, you’re not alone.
Many users want to switch Photoshop’s language to English for easier navigation and better compatibility with online guides.
In this quick step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to change the language settings in Adobe Photoshop using the Creative Cloud app.

This Guide works for Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud)

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Heads Up:

• This doesn’t change the language of an already installed Photoshop.
  You may need to reinstall it after switching the language in Creative Cloud.
• Don’t worry, your files and settings will stay safe!
• For a more advanced guide, that does not require re-installation go here.

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Step 1: Open the Creative Cloud App

1. To switch Photoshop or any other Adobe Creative Cloud App you first need to look for the Creative Cloud icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
2. Click to open the Creative Cloud Desktop App.

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Step 2: Go to App Preferences

1. In the top-right corner of the Creative Cloud window, click your profile icon or the three dots.
2. Choose Preferences from the dropdown.

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Step 3: Set English as Your Default Language

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Step 4: Reinstall Photoshop

1. Close the Preferences window.
2. In the Creative Cloud app, find Photoshop under Installed Apps.
3. Click the three dots next to Photoshop and choose Uninstall.
4. Once uninstalled, click Install to reinstall Photoshop with the new language setting.

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Advanced: Force Photoshop to English by Modifying Language Files

Use this method at your own risk — it’s not officially supported by Adobe, but it often works!

Pro Tip:

• This trick is helpful if Creative Cloud doesn’t let you reinstall or change languages easily.
• To revert, just change the file name back to .dat.

Step-by-Step:

1. Close Photoshop
   Make sure the app is fully closed before proceeding.
2. Locate the Language File
   Go to your Photoshop installation folder:
   • Windows:
     C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [version]\Locales\[your_locale]\Support Files
   • macOS:
     Applications/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Locales/[your_locale]/Support Files
3. Find the Language File
   Look for a file like:
   tw10428.dat (this varies depending on your language)
4. Rename the File
   Right-click and rename the file to:
   tw10428.bak
   This disables it, forcing Photoshop to load the default fallback, which is usually English.
5. Restart Photoshop
   Launch Photoshop again — it should now display everything in English.

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Now You’re Speaking the Right Language

Switching Photoshop (or Creative Cloud) to English makes it so much easier to follow industry tutorials, navigate tools, and learn like the pros.
Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, small changes like this remove unnecessary friction and keep your creativity flowing.

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