Instagram’s default language is English, but if you find this challenging to understand, changing the language to one you are more comfortable with can make browsing the platform and communicating with others easier. So, to find out how to change the language on Instagram, keep reading.
How to Change Language on Instagram
Changing the language on Instagram to your preferred choice can be convenient and comfortable for you to browse across the app.
Whether you’re using Instagram on your desktop or Android device, you can easily switch the language just by following the methods given below.
On Android
- Open the Instagram app then tap on the profile icon from the bottom right corner.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines from the top right corner then scroll down and tap on Language.
- Search and tap on your preferred language.
On Desktop
- Open your browser and visit the Instagram login page.
- Click on your profile icon then click on the Gear icon from the top right corner.
- Click on Settings and privacy then click on Language from Your app and media section.
- Select your preferred language from the list.
Now, your Instagram account will be changed to that chosen language throughout the app.
How to Change Language Settings on Thread
As of now, the only way to change the language settings on the thread app is through your Android or iOS devices. This option is currently not available on the desktop version.
Here’s how you can do it:
Note: Make sure you have the Threads app installed on your Android device in order to perform the given steps:
- Open the Threads, an Instagram app on your Android device then tap on your profile picture icon from the bottom right corner.
- Tap on the two horizontal lines then tap on Language.
- From the list, choose your desired language.
- Once selected, the change will take effect immediately.
How Many Languages Are Available on Instagram
On Instagram, there are over 42 languages that the platform supports. These include the following:
- English
- Afrikaans
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Bahasa Melayu (Malay)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Deutsch (German)
- English (UK)
- Español [Spanish (Latin America)]
- Español (España) [Spanish (Spain)]
- Filipino
- Français (Canada) [French (Canada)]
- Français (France) [French (France)]
- Hrvatski (Croatian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Norsk (bokmål) [Norwegian (bokmal]
- Polski (Polish)
- Português (Brasil) [Portuguese (Brazil)
- Português (Portugal)
- Romanâ (Romanian)
- Slovençina (Slovak)
- Suomi (Swedish)
- Tiêng Viêt (Vietnamese)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- Czech
- Greek
- Bulgarian
- Ukrainian
- Serbian
- Hebrew
- Arabic
- Persian
- Hindi
- Thai
- Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong)
- Japanese
- Korean
Will Changing the Language Settings Change the Language of Posts?
No, changing the language settings on Instagram will not change the language of your existing posts or captions. Your old posts will still be in their original language unless you go back and manually edit or repost them in the new language. However, switching the language settings only affects the display language of menus and options within the app.
What Languages Does Instagram Translate?
No, when you change the language on Instagram it does not affect the rest of the application on your device. This means only the in-app language alone will change no other applications will be affected by these changes. Additionally, it doesn’t manipulate the working of your device.
Also Read: How to Change Language in Google Maps
We hope this article helped you learn how to change language on Instagram. Now you can connect with millions of users with your preferred language. If you have any queries or suggestions for us, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Keep visiting our page for more captivating articles.
