Hi Anki Team,
I am a teacher for non-Arabic speakers, and I have been using Anki for a long time to build a database of over 1,000 sentences to help my students learn the Quran and Tajweed rules in English.
Anki is a great tool for memory, but I am facing a major struggle with the Text-to-Speech (TTS) quality on Android. Even after extensive attempts to customize the card templates and codes to force high-quality voices, the output remains robotic and metallic. This is a significant issue because, in my field, the precision of sound and clarity of pronunciation are essential.
Since I don’t have access to a PC to use the “AwesomeTTS” add-on, I am limited to the basic engines on my phone, which are not sufficient for professional teaching.
My Request:
Is there a plan to integrate Cloud-based or Neural TTS engines (like Google Cloud or Azure) directly into the AnkiDroid app? This would be a life-changer for teachers and students who rely on natural-sounding audio but work primarily from mobile devices.
I have put so much effort into my 1,000 cards, and I really don’t want to leave Anki for other apps (like Quizlet) just to get better audio quality.
Thank you for your hard work on this amazing app.
Best regards,
Amr