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Chrome translates a page into the wrong language

Check the selected translation language and Chrome's language preferences. Browser interface language and page translation are separate choices.

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Quick answer

Check the selected translation language and Chrome's language preferences. Browser interface language and page translation are separate choices.

Understand the issue

Automatic translation can change labels and technical terms, making troubleshooting instructions harder to follow. Compare the original page when accuracy matters. A picture containing text is also different from normal selectable page text.

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Step-by-step checks

  1. Open the page's translation controls.
  2. Select the intended language or return to the original.
  3. Review language preferences if the wrong choice keeps recurring.
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What the results mean

If only one page fails, try reloading and inspect whether its text is actually selectable rather than embedded in an image.

Quick reference
StageAction
StartOpen the page's translation controls.
CompareSelect the intended language or return to the original.
Next stepReview language preferences if the wrong choice keeps recurring.

Separate a browser setting from a website-specific problem

Record the browser version, operating system and exact address involved. Test a second trusted page before changing broad preferences. A single site can control downloads, sign-in and page behaviour differently from the browser’s normal defaults. A work or school profile can also apply policies that a personal profile does not have.

Use the smallest useful comparison. Where relevant, compare the same address in another browser, with the same account and network. Review extensions and permissions only when they relate to the symptom. A private window changes several things at once and may not reproduce saved sessions, so treat its result as one clue rather than a complete diagnosis.

Keep bookmarks, saved work and required accessibility settings protected before a reset or profile change. Clear data for the affected site where practical instead of deleting all browsing data automatically. After changing one setting, repeat the original action and confirm the desired behaviour on another trusted page. Do not bypass a certificate warning or disable download protection merely to make a test appear successful.

Before you finish

  • Browser, profile and exact URL recorded
  • Same task compared on another trusted page
  • Extensions or policies checked where relevant
  • Saved work protected before reset actions

Repair checklist

If you need help, send RJ Computers your device model and the results of the checks above. Explain what must be preserved before work starts, especially files that have no other copy.

  • Confirm assessment charges and what the quote includes.
  • Ask for approval before additional parts or destructive software changes.
  • Test the original symptom at handover and keep the repair details.
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Frequently asked questions

Does translating a page change the original website content?

It changes your displayed translation, not the site's original authored content.

What should I record before requesting help?

Record the full model, exact error or symptom, recent changes and what you already tried. Explain whether important files have a separate backup.

How do I arrange a repair assessment?

Call RJ Computers on +91 99715 24677 or use the WhatsApp booking button. Confirm availability, diagnostic fees and the scope of work before booking.

Conclusion

If only one page fails, try reloading and inspect whether its text is actually selectable rather than embedded in an image.

Further reading: Official product guidance