Change Language — Paint Tool Sai

If you're using a relatively recent version of Paint Tool SAI (particularly SAI 2 or later official releases), the language setting is available directly within the software interface.

Inside the extracted English folder, look for files named language.conf or similar configuration files. Copy these files.

Navigate to your SAI installation folder (usually C:\PaintToolSAI ). Find a file named . Right-click and open it with Notepad .

(usually located in C:\Program Files\Systemax Software Development\SAI or wherever you extracted it). Locate the lang.ini file . paint tool sai change language

If you cannot replace the lang.ini file, you may need to run file explorer as an Administrator or move the SAI folder out of the Program Files directory to a place like your desktop to allow file modifications.

: Think of the language.conf file as a signpost. Method 1 erases the old signpost and puts up a new one. Method 2 simply tears down the old signpost, and the program, finding its instructions missing, might default to a different setting. This "deletion" method often works for specific repackaged versions of SAI.

If editing the config file does not work, you may need to replace the sai.exe file with an English version. If you're using a relatively recent version of

: While files like sai2.ini allow for some minor adjustments, they generally do not offer a toggle for the entire UI language. A Global Community Effort

For most users, the best strategy for changing the language of Paint Tool SAI is . It's straightforward, effective, and works for the widest range of software versions.

The primary reason Paint Tool SAI defaults to Japanese is that the installation package often defaults to the developer’s native language. The software is split into two main versions: I had the same problem

Method 2: Change Language in Paint Tool SAI Version 1 (Using Language Packs)

Pretty late, I had the same problem, from what it looks like is that the language is called "Unicode" so just go to a file named " DeviantArt Pein-Sempai - Student, Digital Artist

: This file contains all the text strings used in the program menus and tools. Apply a Translation Pack :

SAI2 is the more modern and actively developed version, and luckily, it makes the process of changing languages the most straightforward.

In SAI 2, the process is more difficult because most language strings are into the executable ( .exe ) file.