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VLC playing the wrong language? Choose the video’s audio track

In desktop VLC, use Audio Track to choose an available soundtrack. The audio device control changes where sound plays.

Published October 23, 2026Checked October 23, 2026HowCurio editorial research
Diagram of two VLC Audio menu choices: Audio Track leads to the soundtrack; Audio Device leads to the speakers or other playback device.
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With a video playing in desktop VLC 3.0, open Audio → Audio Track and choose the track you want from the list. If you previously chose Disable, select a listed track in the same menu to turn it back on.

If the language is wrong, change the audio track. If sound is going to the wrong speakers or headphones, use the Audio menu’s device control. That changes where sound plays, not which soundtrack plays. The track menu cannot supply a language that is missing from the media.

These instructions come from VideoLAN’s Windows menu bar guide and Audio guide. They have not been hands-on tested.

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