What is Podtrans?
Podtrans is a mobile app for English podcast translation. It converts English podcast episodes into Chinese audio so listeners can follow the content without reading subtitles on a screen. The app is available for Android and iOS, and the site describes it as free to use.
Each episode is processed with AI and delivered in one of three audio modes: an enhanced version that keeps the original English audio with Chinese chapter introductions, a mixed version with sentence-by-sentence Chinese-English pairing, and a fully translated version read with Chinese TTS. Every mode starts with a Chinese summary and highlights key phrases, which makes the app useful both for understanding content and for learning English.
Who it's for
- Chinese speakers who want to follow English podcasts
- English learners practicing listening
- Commuters and drivers
- People who listen while exercising or doing chores
- Tech professionals following overseas podcasts
How to use Podtrans
- 1
Install the app
Download Podtrans from the Android or iOS links on the website.
- 2
Pick an English podcast
Choose an episode from a public English podcast; the site lists content from platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts as supported.
- 3
Choose an audio mode
Select the enhanced, mixed or translated version depending on whether you want to practice listening, compare sentences or just understand the content.
- 4
Listen and review
Play the processed Chinese audio, then review the summary, extracted keywords and saved key quotes.
Podtrans key features
Enhanced audio mode
Plays the original English audio with a Chinese summary, Chinese-English keywords and quotes, and a Chinese introduction for each chapter.
Mixed bilingual mode
Adds sentence-by-sentence Chinese-English pairing on top of the summary, keywords and quotes to help listeners understand the original.
Fully translated Chinese audio
Converts the episode into Chinese audio using TTS, preceded by a Chinese summary and bilingual key quotes.
AI summaries
Automatically generates a summary of each episode so listeners can grasp the main points quickly.
Keyword extraction for English learning
Pulls out important vocabulary from episodes to support building an English vocabulary.
Key quote collection
Gathers notable quotes from episodes for later review and sharing.
Podtrans use cases
Listening while driving
Commuters can follow English podcasts as Chinese audio without looking at a screen.
Learn English with podcasts
Learners can use the mixed mode and keyword lists to study English expressions from real podcast content.
Workouts and chores
Listeners can absorb podcast content by ear while exercising or doing housework.
Keeping up with overseas industry podcasts
Professionals can follow English-language tech and industry shows through Chinese summaries and translation.
Podtrans FAQ
What is Podtrans?
Podtrans is an app that turns English podcasts into Chinese audio, so you can understand episodes by listening rather than reading subtitles.
Is Podtrans free?
The website describes Podtrans as free to use and offers downloads for Android and iOS.
Which English podcasts does Podtrans support?
According to the site, it supports public podcast content from most mainstream platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
How long does AI podcast translation take in Podtrans?
Processing time depends on episode length; the site states a 60-minute episode usually finishes in 10 to 30 minutes.
Does the Chinese audio sound robotic?
Podtrans uses TTS to generate the Chinese audio, which the site describes as clear and close to a natural human voice.
How do I learn English with podcasts using Podtrans?
Use the enhanced or mixed mode to hear the original English alongside Chinese explanations, and review the extracted keywords and key quotes after listening.
This introduction is based on the public pages of podtrans.ai, read on October 9, 2026.