Traditional to Simplified Chinese Converter
Convert 繁體字 to 简体字 instantly with OpenCC dictionary-based conversion.
How to use this converter
- Paste traditional Chinese text into the box above.
- Optionally pick the source standard (Taiwan or Hong Kong) for best accuracy.
- The simplified text appears instantly — copy it with one click.
About the conversion engine
This tool runs OpenCC directly in your browser — the same open-source conversion engine used by Chinese Wikipedia. It converts at the phrase level rather than character-by-character, so vocabulary and one-to-many character mappings are handled correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Who uses traditional Chinese characters?
Traditional characters (繁體字) are the standard script in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, and are common in overseas Chinese communities and classical texts. Simplified characters (简体字) are standard in mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Is traditional-to-simplified conversion lossless?
Almost — going in this direction is easier than the reverse, because multiple traditional characters often merge into one simplified character (發 and 髮 both become 发). This tool uses OpenCC dictionaries, the same open-source engine used by Wikipedia.
What does the source standard option do?
Taiwanese and Hong Kong text uses some region-specific character forms and vocabulary. Selecting the matching source standard lets the converter normalize them correctly; "Taiwan + phrases" also converts Taiwanese vocabulary like 滑鼠 to mainland 鼠标.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using the open-source OpenCC dictionaries. Your text never leaves your device.