CantoListen: Cantonese Audio

Turn ebooks into Cantonese audiobooks. Supports TXT, Markdown, EPUB, MP3, M4A, M4B, with background playback, Lock Screen controls, sleep timer, and chapters.

Turn the content you want to read into Cantonese you can listen to anytime.

CantoListen combines Cantonese text-to-speech with a local audiobook and audio player. Import TXT and EPUB files and have them read aloud using your device’s Cantonese system voice, or add MP3, M4A and M4B files and play the original audio directly.

Keep ebooks, articles, study materials, recordings and audiobooks together in your own personal library.

CANTONESE TEXT-TO-SPEECH

Import TXT and EPUB files, browse automatically detected chapters and listen with a Cantonese system voice. You can also view the original text while listening.

PLAY YOUR OWN AUDIO FILES

Play MP3, M4A and M4B files in their original audio. It is suitable for audiobooks, recordings, lessons and other listening materials.

BACKGROUND AND LOCK SCREEN PLAYBACK

Continue listening when the app is in the background or your device is locked. Control playback, pause, skip forward and rewind from the Lock Screen.

DESIGNED FOR LONG LISTENING SESSIONS

• Adjust speech and audio playback speed • Skip forward or back by 15 seconds • Switch between chapters • Set a 15, 30, 45 or 60-minute sleep timer • Stop automatically at the end of the current chapter • Resume from your previous listening position • Keep the screen awake while reading • Import files from other apps through the Share menu • View the original text during playback

BUILD YOUR OWN CANTONESE LISTENING LIBRARY

CantoListen does not provide a built-in content catalogue. Import your own ebooks, articles and audio files, and turn everyday reading materials into a personalised Cantonese listening library.

CantoListen is suitable for:

• People who want to listen to ebooks and articles in Cantonese • Cantonese learners who want more listening practice • People who enjoy audiobooks while commuting, relaxing or doing housework • Anyone who wants to organise TXT, EPUB and audiobook files in one place

Available Cantonese voices and speech quality may vary depending on your device, system version and installed voices. Please only import content you have the right to use.