Chinese text to speech guides

Use these guides to get more from the online Mandarin reader. Each one answers a different question: how to save audio, how to study with pinyin, how to prepare a document, or how to read a web page without copying the whole article. Start with the task you want to complete, then return to the reader with a short passage to try.

The tool converts written Chinese into generated Mandarin speech. It offers male and female voices, adjustable speed, a pinyin display, and MP3 export. Document import and image recognition help you prepare source text, but you should inspect the extracted characters before generating audio. A clear sentence with appropriate punctuation generally makes a better practice example than a long, unedited document.

Prefer generating audio in chat? See the Chinese Text to Speech Claude plugin for setup, Mandarin voice options and MP3 examples.

Choose your next task

For audio you can revisit, use the MP3 guide. It explains how to preview the voice, check a downloaded file, and organize a short listening routine. For character reading and pronunciation support, start with the pinyin guide. It explains why the displayed romanization and generated audio can need separate checks, especially with characters that have more than one reading.

If your text lives in a PDF, Word document, screenshot, or photograph, read the document guide before uploading it. Selectable text and scanned images require different workflows. If you already have an article open in Chrome, the extension guide explains the store installation and common page-access problems. The Mandarin overview explains the differences between text to speech, translation, accent generation, and speech recognition.

Start with the complete Chinese text to speech guide, or pick a task below. Other languages: Tiếng Việt, 한국어, Bahasa Indonesia.

Practice with a small, useful example

Choose two or three sentences about a topic you know. Listen once while following the Chinese characters, then listen again without the text. Repeat a sentence aloud and check where you pause. Use pinyin when you need support, and return to the characters as your confidence grows. You can save an MP3 for another session, but keep the original passage next to it so the audio remains connected to meaning.

The current interface shows daily character limits, and online generation requires a working connection. These guides describe the implemented features rather than promising unlimited use, native mobile apps, Cantonese voices, or English accent imitation. For sensitive documents, review the privacy policy and understand when extracted text is sent for speech generation. For published recordings, check permissions for both your source text and intended use.