A browser extension overlays Hanyu Pinyin annotations over Chinese characters present in web pages and video closed captions.
Pinyin Annotator Extension
## Features
- Enhanced Video Streaming: Integrate pinyin into Chinese subtitles (closed captions) on video streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Bilibili, and more for an enriched viewing experience.
- Support for Simplified (汉) and Traditional (漢) Chinese.
- Easy Accessibility: Highlight text and click the extension icon to view the Pinyin of the selected text without disrupting the entire page. Click to look up the word in a dictionary.
- Open-Source: Unlike many browser extensions that do not disclose their code, leaving you uncertain about their operations, this extension allows you to review every line of code. Furthermore, you can build it yourself or contribute to it on GitHub.
- Keyboard shortcut: Use `Alt`(`Option` on macOS) + `Shift` + `P` to toggle annotation (customizable).
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"icons":{"16":"icon16.plasmo.6c567d50.png",
"32":"icon32.plasmo.76b92899.png",
"48":"icon48.plasmo.aced7582.png",
"64":"icon64.plasmo.8bb5e6e0.png",
"128":"icon128.plasmo.3c1ed2d2.png"},
"manifest_version":3,
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"icon16.plasmo.6c567d50.png",
"32":"icon32.plasmo.76b92899.png",
"48":"icon48.plasmo.aced7582.png",
"64":"icon64.plasmo.8bb5e6e0.png",
"128":"icon128.plasmo.3c1ed2d2.png"},
"default_popup":"popup.html"},
"version":"1.4.1",
"author":"fixicelo
"name":"Pinyin Annotator",
"description":"A browser extension overlays Hanyu Pinyin annotations over Chinese characters present in web pages and video closed captions.",
"background":{"service_worker":"static/background/index.js"},
"options_ui":{"page":"options.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"permissions":["storage",
"activeTab",
"scripting"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["
"js":["all-urls.bc073594.js"],
"css":[]},{"matches":["*://www.youtube.com/*"],
"js":["youtube.0be0935f.js"],
"all_frames":true,
"css":[]}],
"commands":{"toggle-annotation":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Alt+Shift+P",
"mac":"Alt+Shift+P"},
"description":"Toggle Pinyin annotations"}}}
How to download and manually install Pinyin Annotator extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Pinyin Annotator extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Pinyin Annotator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Pinyin Annotator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Pinyin Annotator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Pinyin Annotator extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Pinyin Annotator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Pinyin Annotator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Pinyin Annotator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Pinyin Annotator extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Pinyin Annotator extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Pinyin Annotator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Pinyin Annotator extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Pinyin Annotator extension file
Select and download the Pinyin Annotator extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Pinyin Annotator extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Pinyin Annotator extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Pinyin Annotator extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Pinyin Annotator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
PinyinTube 510 5 ★ 9.11MiB
LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary 510 36 ★ 6.12MiB

Hanzi to Pinyin 510 1 ★ 193KiB
Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 510 61 ★ 6.13MiB
Zhongwen: Chinese-English Dictionary 510 711 ★ 5.07MiB
Glot Extension 510 158 ★ 2.98MiB
chinese pinyin 510 15 ★ 651KiB
Chinese words separator: Chinese dictionary 510 38 ★ 37.6MiB
Jyutping & Pinyin Subtitles for YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Bilibili & more 510 2 ★ 625KiB
Pinyin Reader 510 17 ★ 6.02MiB
Chinese Tools 510 20 ★ 15.26KiB
Pinyinizer 510 10 ★ 90.7KiB
Pinyin Web 510 3 ★ 9.93MiB
Pinyin Generator 510 2 ★ 3.23MiB
Pinyin Now 510 0 ★ 19.62KiB
Pinyin Overlay | 拼音叠加 510 3 ★ 23.27MiB
Inkah: Chinese & Korean Pop-up Dictionary 510 92 ★ 27.17MiB
Hanzii: Từ điển Trung Việt, Việt Trung 510 21 ★ 395KiB
Pinyinify 510 2 ★ 300KiB
ToneBoard Input 510 3 ★ 1.28MiB
Pinyin OCR 510 2 ★ 2.57MiB
LearnDeck subtitles: Learn Chinese via WeTV 510 5 ★ 5.28MiB
HanViet: Từ điển Hán Việt 510 34 ★ 6.4MiB
Chinese Console Popup Dictionary 510 13 ★ 7.7MiB