Canon PowerShot G5 X: change the menu language
Yes — on the Canon PowerShot G5 X we can add up to 31 menu languages and unlock video. Send us the firmware version for a free check; buy credits in the portal first, then download the Windows EXE.
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$35 per camera · Prepaid credits · Windows EXE
Model details
- Model
- Canon PowerShot G5 X
- Series
- PowerShot G
- Launched
- 2015
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor
- 1″
- Lens mount
- Built-in lens
- Where the Language setting is
- MENU → Set-up → Language / 言語
- Menu languages
- 2 → 31
- Firmware
- Latest official version: 1.1.0.0 (2020-04)
Japan-market menu vs. full menu
| Language | Before (typical) | After setup |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✓ | ✓ |
| English | ✓ | ✓ |
| German | — | ✓ |
| French | — | ✓ |
| Dutch | — | ✓ |
| Danish | — | ✓ |
| Portuguese | — | ✓ |
| Finnish | — | ✓ |
| Italian | — | ✓ |
| Norwegian | — | ✓ |
| Swedish | — | ✓ |
| Spanish | — | ✓ |
| Greek | — | ✓ |
| Russian | — | ✓ |
| Polish | — | ✓ |
| Czech | — | ✓ |
| Hungarian | — | ✓ |
| Romanian | — | ✓ |
| Ukrainian | — | ✓ |
| Turkish | — | ✓ |
| Arabic | — | ✓ |
| Thai | — | ✓ |
| Simplified Chinese | — | ✓ |
| Traditional Chinese | — | ✓ |
| Korean | — | ✓ |
| Vietnamese | — | ✓ |
| Hindi | — | ✓ |
| Malay | — | ✓ |
| Indonesian | — | ✓ |
| Hebrew | — | ✓ |
| Persian | — | ✓ |
Worth knowing about this model
- Hebrew: available on the Canon PowerShot G5 X — it’s one of the models where Hebrew can be added.
- Compared with the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II, the Canon PowerShot G5 X also has: Persian.
FAQ — Canon PowerShot G5 X
My Canon PowerShot G5 X only shows English and Japanese — can you fix it?+
Usually, yes. Many Canon PowerShot G5 X cameras from Japan or grey imports have a limited Language menu. On compatible firmware we add up to 31 languages and can unlock . The check is free.
Which languages can I get on the Canon PowerShot G5 X?+
Up to 31 menu languages, including English, French, German and Spanish. The full list is on this page.
Which Canon PowerShot G5 X firmware versions work?+
It depends on the firmware and where the camera was sold. Send us your exact version before you pay.
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