How to Switch Audio Tracks in Videos (MX Player Multi-Language Guide)
If your video contains multiple audio tracks, you can easily switch languages in MX Player.
Simply play the video, tap the screen, and select the 🎵 Audio Track icon to choose your preferred language.
👉 If only one audio track appears, the video contains only one language.
🧭 Table of Contents
- What is an Audio Track?
- How to Switch Audio Language
- Tips for Better Playback
- Troubleshooting
- FAQ
🎵 What is an Audio Track?
An audio track is a different language version of the same video.
Common formats include:
- MKV (most common)
- Some MP4 files
Examples:
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Japanese
👉 If only one track exists, language switching is not possible.
▶ How to Switch Audio Language
Step 1: Open MX Player
Turn on your Globluum MP3 player and open MX Player.
Step 2: Play the Video
Select and start playing your video file.
Step 3: Show Controls
Tap the screen to display playback controls.
Step 4: Open Audio Track Menu
Tap the 🎵 Audio Track icon in the top-right corner.
Step 5: Select Language
You may see:
or:
- Audio Track #1
- Audio Track #2
Tap to switch instantly.
💡 Tips
📦 Multi-language support depends on the file
✔ MKV supports multiple tracks
✔ Some MP4 files support multiple tracks
❌ Standard MP4 usually supports only one track
🔇 What does “Disable” mean?
It mutes the audio. Not recommended unless needed.
🎬 Why only Audio Track #1?
It means the video contains only one audio stream.
🔧 Troubleshooting
❓ Why is the Audio Track button missing?
Possible reasons:
- Video has only one audio track
- File does not support multi-language audio
- Player cannot detect audio streams
❓ No sound after switching audio track?
Try:
✔ Make sure “Disable” is not selected
✔ Switch to another track
✔ Restart the video
✔ Try another file
❓ Why do I only see numbers instead of language names?
Some videos do not include language labels.
Use tools like:
❓ Video has multiple languages but only shows one track?
Possible issues:
- Non-standard encoding
- Corrupted file
- Missing metadata
❓ FAQ
Q: Do all videos support multiple audio tracks?
A: No. Only videos with multiple audio streams support language switching.
Q: Does MP4 support multiple audio tracks?
A: Some MP4 files do, but MKV is more commonly used.
Q: Can I add new audio languages to a video?
A: No. Audio tracks must be included in the original file.
Q: Why does switching audio not change anything?
A: The tracks may contain identical audio or no valid sound.
Q: Which formats support multiple audio tracks?
A:
- MKV (best support)
- Some MP4 files
- AVI (rare)
✉️ Support
If you run into any further issues, please don't hesitate to contact our team at: support@globluum.com
