A: You accidentally hid the menu bar. Press the F12 key. That toggles full-screen and menu visibility. If that fails, delete SAI.settings in the SAI folder to reset the UI.
After restarting SAI, check these areas: paint tool sai change language
language.conf file:
If you purchased SAI directly from the official website (www.systemax.jp), you likely have the Japanese version by default. However, SYSTEMAX provides a separate English build for international customers. A: You accidentally hid the menu bar
Paint Tool SAI (often stylized as PaintTool SAI) is one of the most beloved lightweight digital painting programs in the world. Praised for its stabilizer engine and intuitive interface, it has been a staple for illustrators, manga artists, and concept artists for nearly two decades. After restarting SAI, check these areas:
However, there is one persistent headache that plagues both new and experienced users: changing the language.
Unlike modern software (Photoshop, Krita, Clip Studio Paint) that includes a simple drop-down menu in "Preferences," SAI was built differently. It does not have an internal language switcher. So, if you accidentally installed a Japanese version, bought a copy from a foreign marketplace, or downloaded a repack that defaults to Chinese, how do you switch it to English?
This guide will walk you through every possible method to change language in Paint Tool SAI, covering the official v1, v2, and common misconceptions.