Chinese Lens provides quick scanning of Chinese text images and converting them into text copies. It also takes dictations of Chinese speaking and convert them into Simplified or Traditional text based on settings configured by users. Texts can be merged for organization purpose and for sharing.

The app is also a tool for the students of the Chinese language. It provides a text analysis tool that breaks the paragraphs into sentences and words, with pinyin and dictionary explanations conveniently displayed for easier learning.