Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter

Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter

Read Chinese with pinyin

6 ratings
23 reviews
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 4, 2011
  • May 20, 2026

Features

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Easily convert Chinese Hanzi (Simplified and Traditional) into Hanyu Pinyin. This tool provides audio pronunciations and functions offline, making it a convenient study aid for learners.

Convert Hanzi to Pinyin
Supports Simplified & Traditional Chinese
Listen to Pinyin pronunciations
Offline functionality
Study tool
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What's New in Pinyinizer

26.5.21

May 20, 2026

New practice tools for reading Chinese: • Hide pinyin when you want to test yourself • Tap a word to reveal its pinyin • Double tap a word to hear pronunciation • Clearer hints while practicing • A more polished reading experience

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User reviews

Good

这是一个非常棒的应用。希望在转换成 PDF 的情况下,也能按单词分别改变文字的颜色

Response from developer

谢谢反馈。我们已经在新版本中实现了。

Quick Pīnyīn

The app is handy for quickly revealing pīnyīn over Hànzì.
Similarly to the last review, more tools are needed for making the result more useful for documents.

The app would benefit from the following to bump up its star rating. Examples readily available in web based applets :
1. Quick one button to copy the result, as selecting in the app is cumbersome. Choose to select Pīnyīn only, or also with Hànzì.
2. Set colours for the Hànzì & Pīnyīn result, which also copy across. User selectable using ‘apple crayons’ & numeric value and colour picker as options.
3. Result options to suit differing levels of learning stage : Pīnyīn characters with tones (as currently), Tones over Hànzì, Hànzì only but with above mentioned colours to represent tone.
4. Option to automatically recognise tone rules for output, and indicate when and to which Hànzì this is applied.
5. Setting for copying across text e.g. include Pīnyīn over/under/after & in brackets, etc.
6. Settings for formatting text.
7. Select male/female voice for sound output.
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Good

Translates really well. However when wanting to copy and paste to notes or email the conversion, it makes all the characters and pinyin separated and into a single downwards line. Please fix it.

I am not at all satisfied with this.

I bought this expecting it to be a robust app capable of taking pictures of the characters and translating them into pinyin so I can do my homework faster. Why the hell do I need an app to translate into pinyin I already know? Wasted money.

I would like a refund please.

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Not what I need.
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FAQ

What is Pinyinizer?

Pinyinizer is a tool designed to convert Chinese Hanzi (both Simplified and Traditional) into Hanyu Pinyin. It also offers audio pronunciations for the Pinyin and can be used offline.

How does Pinyinizer work?

You input Chinese characters, and Pinyinizer converts them into their corresponding Hanyu Pinyin. The app also allows you to listen to the pronunciation of the Pinyin.

Does Pinyinizer require an internet connection?

No, Pinyinizer works offline, meaning you do not need an internet connection to use its conversion and pronunciation features.

What devices is Pinyinizer available on?

Pinyinizer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How much does Pinyinizer cost?

Pinyinizer is a paid application, priced at $2.99.

What is the age rating for Pinyinizer?

Pinyinizer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is Pinyinizer updated?

The latest version, 25.10.28, was last updated on October 28, 2025, indicating regular updates.

What do users think of Pinyinizer?

User feedback indicates it is a 'Great program and study tool.' However, the app has a low rating of 1.8 stars from 6 reviews.