Tencent Yuanbao

What is Tencent Yuanbao?

Tencent Yuanbao is an all-in-one AI assistant launched by Tencent, designed for use in scenarios such as searching, learning, working, creating content, and everyday life. It is based on Tencent’s Hunyuan model, and it also takes advantage of models like DeepSeek; users can engage in tasks such as asking questions and getting answers, writing text, analyzing documents, recognizing images, transcribing audio, as well as creating images and videos, all through natural language interactions.

Its most notable feature is not a single model parameter, but rather the integration of various content and services within Tencent’s ecosystem, such as WeChat Official Accounts, Video Accounts, Tencent News, Tencent Docs, WeChat Reading, and QQ Music.

As of this verification, the Yuanbao mobile version already features the Hy3 model, offering both quick Q&A responses and the ability for in-depth reasoning. The official app description presents it as a \"versatile AI assistant capable of in-depth thinking,\" but it does not describe it as a universal agent that can automatically carry out any number of tasks.

Suggestions such as those mentioned in user reviews – like the desire for more in-depth research, support for agents, and one-click PPT generation – are merely suggestions; they should not be mistaken for official features that are already available.

Core functions

• AI search:It allows for the retrieval of information from across the entire internet, including sources from Tencent’s ecosystem such as WeChat official accounts and WeChat Video Accounts; it is suitable for finding trending Chinese topics, articles on official accounts, and various lifestyle-related information. The responses may include suggestions for further reading, but it is still necessary to check the original texts to verify the information.
• Hunyuan and DeepSeek models:Depending on the entry point and version, Tencent Hunyuan or DeepSeek can be used to provide both rapid responses and complex reasoning. The specific models available will change as the client updates and new versions are released.
• In-depth reading of documents:It can recognize 36 different file types such as PDF, Word, Excel, and PPT, and perform tasks like summarization, Q&A, information extraction, and comparison. The official specifications state that a single document can have up to 10 million characters, a maximum of 50 files can be processed at once, and each file should not exceed 100 MB in size; however, the actual limitations are determined by the settings on the upload interface.
• Integration between WeChat and Tencent Docs:Files received via WeChat can be sent to Yuanbao for analysis, and the resulting answers and summaries can be exported to Tencent Docs. In WeChat, it is also possible to add the Yuanbao AI assistant to analyze articles, images, and documents from official accounts.
• AI voice recorder:After recording or importing audio, it can be transcribed, translated, and summarized. The official app states that transcription and translation are available without time limits. However, this does not mean there are no restrictions regarding file size, format, network connection, or security measures; long audio files should still be tested before use.
• Topic selection and AI explanation:It supports taking photos and screenshots to search for solutions, as well as providing answers to questions across various subjects; it also offers one-on-one, guided explanations through multiple rounds of questioning. The solution process should be verified against the textbook or the teacher’s answers.
• Image recognition and photo translation:It can identify objects, scenes, and text in images, allowing for instant searches; photo translation enables automatic detection of the language and displays the translated text within the image.
• Writing and coding:It generates reports, text content, summaries, and code; it can understand and execute code written in languages such as Python and C++. When it comes to production code, it is still necessary to review dependencies, security aspects, and boundary conditions.
• Image editing and creation:It is possible to edit images with just one sentence, change their style, create new pictures, or bring static images to life; short videos can also be generated in this way. Before using such content for commercial purposes, it is necessary to check the copyrights related to portraits, trademarks, and other materials.
• Voice call:It enables continuous communication via voice with AI, making it suitable for practicing spoken language, answering questions, and providing companionship in daily life; however, it cannot replace professional services in areas such as medicine and psychology.
• Yuanbao Pai:It is currently in the beta testing phase, during which a social space is being created around group interactions and AI-based gameplay, with experiences such as \"raising lobsters\" being offered. The capabilities, number of users, and access points may change as part of the gradual rollout of this service.
• Music and ecosystem services:By partnering with QQ Music, it is possible to play music within conversation sessions; however, some services are subject to restrictions related to region, copyright, account status, and app version.

Is Tencent Yuanbao free?

Tencent Yuanbao is available for free on the web version, desktop version, and mobile apps. On the App Store in China, it is listed as “free”; there are no in-app purchases shown, nor is any subscription service available to the public.

The more accurate price type in the catalog isFree to use, rather than “payment is required after the free trial”.

Being free does not mean that the service provider makes a permanent commitment to unlimited use. Model inference, file uploads, image and video generation, audio transcription, and service during peak times may still be subject to restrictions based on frequency, number of requests, waiting times, file size, account level, or risk control measures.

The functional rules may also change in line with operational strategies; if membership programs or additional services are introduced in the future, it is necessary to follow the information provided on the Yuanbao official website and the purchase pages within the app, and not rely on old pages or comments from users.

Tencent Hunyuan API and prices

Tencent Yuanbao’s consumer version and Tencent Cloud’s Hunyuan API are two distinct products. If developers wish to integrate the Hunyuan model into their websites or applications, they must complete identity verification on Tencent Cloud, activate the service, and create an API key; it is not possible to use the Yuanbao login account directly for this purpose.

The interface covers chat completion, photo-based problem solving, group chats, Embedding, translation, file-based conversations, file management, and Hunyuan image generation; it also provides an official multi-language cloud SDK.

Tencent Cloud is gradually transferring the new model capabilities to TokenHub. No new models will be added to the original Hunyuan platform, and support for newly purchased model services will be discontinued; however, the services that have already been purchased remain unaffected. The current public pay-as-you-go rates for the old platform are as follows: 0.5 yuan for input and 2 yuan per million tokens for output using Hunyuan-a13b.

For role model models, the input cost is 2.4 yuan and the output cost is 9.6 yuan; for translation models, the input cost is 1.2 yuan and the output cost is 3.6 yuan.

The visual model has an input cost of 3 units and an output cost of 9 units; for Embedding, both the input and output costs are 0.7 units.

For the first time, some models offer a free quota of 1 million Tokens, valid for one year.

The prices mentioned above apply to the public models on the old platform, and they do not represent the prices of all models available on Hy3, Yuanbao for conversations, or TokenHub. For new projects, it is advisable to consult TokenHub’s real-time list of models, as well as information regarding context, rate limits, and pricing.

Free use on the consumer side does not include any quota for Tencent Cloud APIs.

Open-source status

The Tencent Yuanbao app, web services, WeChat ecosystem search tools, and the full Hunyuan cloud services are not open-source products. The Tencent Hunyuan team has made available on GitHub the code or weights for HunyuanVideo, Hunyuan3D, as well as for image, speech, and certain language models; there are also public repositories for Tencent Cloud SDKs.

The licenses for various projects, the weight criteria, and the commercial restrictions vary from one another.

Therefore, in the catalog, “Tencent Yuanbao” should be labeled as a proprietary free service, with a separate note indicating that Tencent Hunyuan offers open-source models. The open-source versions HunyuanVideo or Hunyuan3D do not mean that it is possible to deploy locally functions such as search, analysis of official accounts, recording, and social features that are available in Yuanbao; nor do they imply that all weights related to the Hunyuan models have been made available.

Supported platforms

Tencent Yuanbao is available via web, Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, as well as through the WeChat interface. For the Apple version in China, iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or higher is required; it currently supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English.

The authorities also provide a desktop client for download; the features of the platform may be released in stages, with Yuanbao Pai and new models being particularly affected by this phased rollout approach.

Tencent Yuanbao Usage Guide

Complete a basic task.

1. Clarify the issue, time frame, location, source priority, and output format;
2. Upload materials for which you have permission to use in Tencent Yuanbao, or enter search queries;
3. First, use AI for searching to establish a framework, and then supplement it with evidence from the Hunyuan and DeepSeek models.
4. It is necessary to distinguish between factual information from the source, the author’s opinions, and AI-generated conclusions.
5. Check each item for dates, numbers, the original location, and any conflicting evidence;
6. The conclusions are manually revised, the verification time is recorded, and then they are published;

Create reusable professional workflows

1. Break down complex topics into four categories of questions: background, data, comparison, and conclusions;
2. A fixed set of research steps is established by combining AI search, the Hunyuan and DeepSeek models with in-depth document analysis.
3. Give priority to using the official website, research papers, regulatory documents, and raw data;
4. A second person is assigned to review conclusions that are considered high-risk;
5. Save queries, evidence, versions, and unresolved issues;
6. Re-run after the data changes and update the conclusions;

Which users are it suitable for

• Users who frequently search for WeChat official accounts, video accounts, and Chinese-language trending content;
• Students and professionals who need to read long documents, tables, presentation materials, and WeChat files;
• Users who need transcription of recordings, meeting summaries, as well as question identification and explanatory guidance;
• Creators who wish to generate copy, code, images, short videos and export them to Tencent Docs;
• People who already make extensive use of Tencent’s services such as WeChat, Tencent Docs, and QQ Music.

Privacy and Usage Notes

• Yuanbao processes the photos, videos, audios, documents, phone numbers, and data related to user interactions that are uploaded by users, depending on the functions it has.
• The AppStore privacy policy states that the data collected can be used for tracking, and that some of users’ content and identifiers may be utilized for functional purposes and analysis.
• Before uploading contracts, resumes, meeting recordings, customer information, and confidential documents, it is necessary to remove sensitive data from them first, and ensure that the participants agree to having their recordings processed in the cloud.
• Searches on official accounts and online responses may overlook the context of the original text, misidentify the publication date, or lead to conclusions that do not exist.
• Even if the answer includes a source, it is still necessary to verify the author of the original article, the date of publication, and the evidence provided;
• The results of the question-solving test should not be used for cheating in exams;
• Advice on the college entrance examination, as well as in the fields of medicine, law, and finance, should only be used as a reference. For important decisions, it is necessary to consult the official regulations or seek advice from professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tencent Yuanbao charged?

It is available for free on the official website as well as on the App Store in China; the App Store does not list any membership options or in-app purchases. The free usage quota and functional limitations may change, so it is necessary to refer to the information displayed on the client interface at any given time.

Can Tencent Yuanbao search WeChat official accounts?

Yes. The ability to access information from official accounts and video platforms is a significant advantage of Yuanbao over ordinary AI search tools; it also allows for the retrieval of other content from the Internet.

Does Tencent Yuanbao support DeepSeek?

It supports DeepSeek capabilities and also makes use of Tencent’s own Hunyuan model. The specific entry points for these models as well as the default selection may vary depending on the version and rollout phase.

Can Tencent Yuanbao create PPTs?

As of the current official verification of the app’s features, the list of core functions does not include the one-click PPT generation tool as an available feature. It is possible to create text outlines or export content to Tencent Docs, but comments from users requesting the addition of PPT generation functionality should not be mistaken for evidence that such a feature actually exists.

Is Tencent Yuanbao open-source?

Yuanbao itself is not open source. Tencent Hunyuan does have some open-source models and code repositories, but they are not equivalent to the complete Yuanbao product.