Available translations and their labels vary by GUI and release. Inspect the Settings or language control in the frontend you installed, then restart if the UI asks you to.
What to know before you begin
Available translations and their labels vary by GUI and release. Inspect the Settings or language control in the frontend you installed, then restart if the UI asks you to. The project offers several scanning modes and the current version may place controls differently in Krokiet versus the older GTK GUI. Follow the meaning of the option you see, not just a screenshot from a different release.
For Windows, verify that your chosen folder is accessible and that the correct graphical frontend is running. The recommended approach starts with a small test set, especially when an action could rename, move, delete or link files.
Step-by-step: How can I change the Czkawka interface language?
- Identify whether your window is Krokiet or legacy GTK.
- Open Settings and search for a language or locale selector.
- Pick a language present in your build instead of forcing an unsupported locale.
- Reopen the application and check translated navigation labels.
Important limitation
How to verify the result
Verify that labels changed without resetting your scan configuration. A scan's estimated savings or the presence of a matching group does not by itself establish which copy should be discarded.
If the procedure does not match your screen, inspect the project's own FAQ and troubleshooting notes and identify the exact release and frontend first.
FAQ
How can I change the Czkawka interface language?
Available translations and their labels vary by GUI and release. Inspect the Settings or language control in the frontend you installed, then restart if the UI asks you to.
What is the biggest risk for this task?
A tutorial written for GTK may show controls that do not exist in Krokiet.
How do I check whether it worked?
Verify that labels changed without resetting your scan configuration.
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- Czkawka on Windows 10: Installation and Checks
Editorial notes reviewed: November 1, 2026. Version-specific facts are based on the developer's release and FAQ. This guide is educational; it is not a guarantee about a third-party download.
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