Generate Audio

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Generates pronunciation audio for vocabulary terms using macOS say, converts it to MP3 with ffmpeg, attaches it to Anki notes, and supports IPA generation.
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Updated: 2026-04-29
Anki versions: 25.02.7~
Description language: en

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Repository: frankvalenziano/ankiaddongenerateaudio · more by frankvalenziano
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Last commit: 2025-07-28
License: GPL-3.0
Languages: Python
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README

Anki Generate Audio for Terms

This Anki add-on automatically generates audio files for vocabulary terms using your macOS system's built-in say command, then converts the audio to MP3 using ffmpeg. It's designed to make it quick and easy to add pronunciation audio to your flashcards without leaving Anki.

🔧 Requirements

Anki 2.1.65+ (compatible with Qt6)
macOS with the say command available (default on macOS)
ffmpeg installed and accessible at /opt/homebrew/bin/ffmpeg (typically installed via Homebrew)

🚀 What It Does

Scans selected decks in your collection for notes containing a term field.
Uses macOS's say command to generate AIFF audio for each term.
Converts the AIFF to MP3 using ffmpeg.
Attaches the MP3 as an [sound:filename.mp3] reference in the note's Audio field.
Skips notes with missing or empty terms.
Optionally replaces existing audio files if desired.

🧭 How to Use

Open Anki and go to the Tools menu.
Click on "🔊 Generate Audio for Notes".
Select one or more decks you want to scan.
Choose whether to replace existing audio.
Choose a language and voice for audio synthesis.
The add-on will process the notes and attach the audio automatically.

🗂 Field Requirements

Your notes should have:

A term field (the word or phrase to pronounce)
An Audio field (where the sound tag will be inserted)

🛠 Troubleshooting

Make sure ffmpeg is installed:
```
brew install ffmpeg
```
If say or ffmpeg fails, you may see a popup with the error. Ensure both tools are installed and accessible in your system PATH.

🙏 Credits

App designer: Frank Valenziano
Developer: ChatGPT
Source URL: https://github.com/frankvalenziano/AnkiAddonGenerateAudio
Anki Package: 1056834290

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
See the LICENSE file for full details.