SmartHanzi is on Mac App Store. However, in case of developer problem (COVID, etc.), the Mac App Store version as well as this website would disappear shortly from Internet.

Below is a link for a more durable “SL” (Second Life) version:

• The SL version can be (re)installed at any moment on the same machine or another one (backup the installer!)
• It receives updates in line with the Mac App Store version.
• Frequent users should prefer the durable (SL) version.

- Can show in smartphone-like format side by side with the original text.
- Additional text views.
- Dictionaries updated.

This version was 100% re-written for technical reasons. Some details are still missing.

Download SmartHanzi (Mac) 2025 SL Beta

Previous version: 2023.11 SL

macOS Big Sur (12.0) or newer.

For older Mac systems: 2023.11 SL

Updates are notified but there are no automatic updates.

1. Download the SL application below.
2. (Uncompress if not done)
3. Move it from the download folder to the Applications folder.
4. Save a copy of the installer.

The SL version can be installed on the same machine as the Mac App Store version.