If you want to keep your English interface but need to transcribe audio in another language (e.g., German or Japanese), you can install language packs on demand:
This is where most editors get confused. Premiere Pro Language Packs
Once installed, language packs unlock the Text-Based Editing workflow, allowing you to edit video by editing text. How to Transcribe Audio Open your project and navigate to the menu. Select Text to open the Text panel. Click on the Transcript tab and select Transcribe . If you want to keep your English interface
If the language you want isn't showing up, you may need to install it through the Creative Cloud Desktop app. Open the desktop app. Click on your profile icon and select Preferences . Go to the Apps tab. Select Text to open the Text panel
Premiere Pro Language Packs are a bridge between the software and the editor. While the installation process via Creative Cloud is straightforward, the professional management of these packs is complex. You must respect the locale lock-in: once you start a project in a language, you largely have to finish it there.
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Modern video production is often a global endeavor. Premiere Pro's language packs and new AI translation features are designed to support several key workflows: