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| Region Code | Language Version | | :--- | :--- | | INT | English (International) | | USA | English (US) | | UKI | English (UK) | | AUS | English (Australian) | | NZE | English (New Zealand) | | GER | German | | AUT | German (Austrian) | | CHE | German (Swiss) | | FRA | French | | SPA | Spanish | | ITA | Italian | | JPN | Japanese | | CHI | Simplified Chinese | | TCH | Traditional Chinese | | KOR | Korean | | PTG | Portuguese | | BRA | Portuguese (Brazilian) | | RUS | Russian | | HUN | Hungarian | | CZE | Czech | | POL | Polish | | TUR | Turkish | | GRE | Greek | | NOR | Norwegian | | SWE | Swedish | | DAN | Danish | | DUT | Dutch | | FIN | Finnish |
If you are a solo freelancer needing to read a foreign menu, use the Language Pack. If you are opening a Hong Kong CIC BIM standard project, you likely need the full localized Chinese version of Archicad.
Control Panel > Programs and Features → Select "Archicad [Version] – [Language]" → Uninstall.
The Ultimate Guide to Archicad Language Packs: How to Download, Install, and Switch Languages archicad language pack
When you open a project created with a different language version, Archicad may report missing library parts. Use the Library Manager to locate the missing packages. If they are part of the Global Library, simply add them. If they come from a different language version's Monolith library, you may need to install that older version to extract the missing objects.
A single firm may have native German, Italian, and English speakers working on the same server project. With Archicad Language Packs, each workstation can set its preferred UI language. The underlying BIM data (geometry, IFC properties, quantities) remains identical across all machines. Your German draftsperson sees "Bauteil," while your American project manager sees "Element"—both looking at the same digital building.
: Previously, library parts were version and language-specific. Starting with Archicad 28, the Global Library system introduces libpacks that are language-independent, allowing objects to be used across different language versions. | Region Code | Language Version | |
Some licenses are restricted to specific regions (e.g., a "USA" license might not allow you to run the "French" version).
An Archicad Language Pack is an official software add-on from Graphisoft that changes the user interface (UI) and localized content of the application. Unlike simple translation plugins, an official language pack adapts several core components to a specific region: Menu items, tooltips, and dialog boxes.
If you open a project created in an English version using a German version of Archicad, your interface will be in German, but your structural objects might display missing links or default to English. To swap the object libraries: Go to . The Ultimate Guide to Archicad Language Packs: How
Here are the best practices for managing a multilingual environment:
Localized object libraries (doors, windows, and objects tailored to regional construction standards).
Keeps fills, pens, and materials identical across language versions.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The language version of your installed Archicad does not match the regional version of your cloud license. | Verify your license region on the License Management site. Download and install the exact language version that matches your license or use a license that supports the INT version. | | I can't change the language in my existing Archicad installation. | Language is embedded in the program structure. There is no in-app setting to change the interface language. | This is by design. You need to download and install the complete, separate installer for your desired language version. | | My educational license shows a different language than expected. | The language version for an Educational license is linked to the country of residence you selected when creating your Graphisoft ID. | If you reside in a country with multiple official languages, you may have access to several versions, each with its own serial number. Ensure you have installed the correct version for your needs. | | Libraries or GDL objects are still showing the old language in an existing project after I installed a new language version. | Library parts have a language "personality" based on the template they were created with. Changing your installed Archicad version does not automatically update the language of objects in an existing file. | For new projects, start with the correct local template. For existing projects, carefully consider using the advanced Library Localization Preferences tool. | | Missing library or "dependency missing" errors after installing a language pack. | The new language installation may need to have its library packages indexed or added manually. | Open the Library Manager. Navigate to the Archicad Library Packages folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\GRAPHISOFT\Archicad 28\Archicad Library Packages ) and add the missing .libpack file manually. | | Update patch won't install (e.g., can't install 3011 update on 3002). | The update patch is language-specific and must match the exact base version you have installed. | Ensure the update is for your specific language version (INT, FRA, GER, etc.). Close all Archicad files and windows before attempting the update. |
Graphisoft is actively working on deeper integration of AI. As of Archicad 28 and future roadmaps, speculation is high about "Dynamic Language Switching"—where the software identifies the language of a received IFC file and offers an on-the-fly attribute translation map.