# 3lines.org — Generate 3 Line documents > Converts Chinese ePubs and web pages to three-line format with romanization and translation. (iPhone/iPad app by Jon Hargett.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3linesorg/id1352194221 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jon Hargett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087189196) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 4.66/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 66 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-03-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3linesorg/id1352194221/reviews.md ## What is 3lines.org? Import ePub files that are in Simplified or Traditional Chinese and then have them converted to add a romanization line (pinyin, Sidney Lau, Yale), and a native language line (English, Spanish). The document can then be converted to PDF. It is also possible to copy Chinese text and paste it into the app. In addition, you can copy a URL from the Safari web browser, and paste in the URL to pull up the entire web page in the app and then convert it to 3 lines. ## Key features - ePub to three-line conversion - Add romanization (pinyin, Sidney Lau, Yale) - Add native language translation (English, Spanish) - Convert to PDF - Paste Chinese text - Import from URL ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3linesorg/id1352194221/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Brilliant App *2026-03-22, version 1.1* I am so happy this app is back. I recently got a new iPad and really missed not being able to get it. I find it so useful . Thank you so much ### 5/5 — So happy this is back! *2025-12-28, version 1.1* This was not on the App Store for a while. I am glad it’s back! I use this everyday. Thank you! ### 1/5 — No longer works with IOS updates *2020-12-01, version 1.1* Please fix ### 5/5 — Underline? *2020-09-08, version 1.1* I love this app and appreciate it. I would love it even more if it was possible to underline in the app. For now I send it to a reader to underline but then the links for scriptures and footnotes don’t work. Thanks for your hard work on this! ### 4/5 — Amazing app but could be better *2020-07-27, version 1.1* This app has been really amazing for me and has helped me a lot but I would love if there were an option to highlight stuff. It would be amazing for studying the watchtower and stuff like that. Would really appreciate if you added that feature. ### 4/5 — An appreciated tool *2020-05-17, version 1.1* Love this app. I just wish I could highlight ### 2/5 — Simplified Chinese *2020-04-27, version 1.1* The app wasn’t able to recognise simplified words like 为，爱 Which look like this in traditional Chinese 為，愛， Not sure why other than that the idea is still good. ### 1/5 — It used to work very well. *2020-04-26, version 1.1* In the past, prior to the ios update, this app worked INCREDIBLY well. Now it will not allow for the 3lines app to be listed as a destination to where to open the file. I know how to use the file. I know where it is, but the ipad ios does not allow for 3lines to be an option. Any suggestions? ### 5/5 — I use it nearly every day *2020-02-13, version 1.1* My favorite feature of this app is that I can customize my magazines and books by making the characters larger and bolder than the pinyin. This is helping me to focus more on learning the characters. I can print in 2 lines this way, and can print in large print when large print is not otherwise available. Sometimes I print characters only in large print. Its really helpful! ### 5/5 — Having problems uploading *2019-11-27, version 1.1* ‘Open In suddenly stopped working 2 weeks ago via JW.org, it forces to open in iBooks. This app is no longer referenced to “open in” via safari or chrome. iOS latest version of both November 2019 ## Frequently asked questions about 3lines.org ### What does the 3lines.org app do? This app converts Chinese ePub files and web pages into a three-line format. It adds a romanization line (like pinyin) and a native language line (English or Spanish) to the original Chinese text. The converted document can then be saved as a PDF. ### How can I use the app with my own Chinese text? You can import ePub files that are in Simplified or Traditional Chinese directly into the app. Alternatively, you can copy Chinese text from other sources and paste it into the app for conversion. ### Can I convert web pages to the three-line format? Yes, the app allows you to paste a URL from your web browser. It will then pull up the entire web page within the app and convert it into the three-line format, similar to how it handles ePub files. ### What romanization and translation options are available? The app supports multiple romanization systems, including pinyin, Sidney Lau, and Yale. For the native language line, you can choose between English and Spanish translations. ### Is this app free to use? Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2018-03-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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