Paint Tool Sai Change Language -
PaintTool SAI — Changing Language
Find the Language File
: Look for a file named language.conf .
Alternative (Replacement)
: Many users prefer to download a community-translated language.conf (such as the Alternate English UI on DeviantArt) and replace the original file in the root folder. How to Change Language in Paint Tool SAI 2 paint tool sai change language
- v1: Restore your backed-up
sai.exe.res or language.conf.
- v2: Change
Language = japanese in language.conf and ensure sai2.exe.ja.res exists in the lang folder.
: If you are trying to force a change, some users find a language setting within the PaintTool SAI — Changing Language Find the Language
- Language not available: If your preferred language is not available in the software's settings, try using the Windows Registry method.
- Language not changing: If the language doesn't change after restarting the software, try closing and reopening the software or restarting your computer.
- Text appears garbled: If the text appears garbled or corrupted after changing the language, try resetting the software's settings to their default values.
Unicode language settings
Sometimes, even if you have the English files, SAI will still display Japanese text. This is because SAI reads your computer's . v1: Restore your backed-up sai
- Open PaintTool SAI on your computer.
- Click on File in the top menu bar.
- Select Preferences from the drop-down menu.
- In the Preferences window, click on the Language tab.
- Choose your desired language from the list of available options.
- Click OK to save your changes.
sai.exe (Japanese)
sai_en.exe (English)
saicnv.exe (Converter tool)
- Files named
lang_ja.ini or lang_en.ini (rare, but some repacks have these)