Chinese Pinyin Keyboard for iPhone & iPad
Use the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard below to type instantly on iPhone & iPad — no install, no signup, no font downloads. Below the keyboard you'll find the official setup steps for iPhone & iPad if you'd rather have it system-wide.
Install the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard on iPhone & iPad
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard… and choose your language.
- Tap the globe (🌐) on the on-screen keyboard to switch.
- Or open this page in Safari and tap directly on the buttons above.
Online Chinese Pinyin Keyboard vs. system keyboard
Adding system keyboards on iPhone or iPad takes a few taps and works everywhere — but if you only need the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard occasionally, the buttons above already work right inside Safari, with full copy-paste support.
Tips for iPhone & iPad
On iOS the on-screen keyboard auto-adjusts to your active language, including RTL scripts — long-press a key for accent variants.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard on iPhone & iPad really free?
Yes — the in-browser Chinese Pinyin Keyboard above is completely free on iPhone & iPad. No signup, no ads, no usage limits.
Do I need to install anything to use the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard on iPhone & iPad?
No. The Chinese Pinyin Keyboard runs entirely in your browser on iPhone & iPad. Just type, copy and paste anywhere.
Will the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard work in any app on iPhone & iPad?
The on-screen Chinese Pinyin Keyboard types into the page itself, then you copy the result and paste it into any iPhone & iPad app — including chat, email, social media, and documents.
Can I use the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard offline on iPhone & iPad?
After the page loads once, modern browsers cache it, so the Chinese Pinyin Keyboard keeps working even with a flaky connection on iPhone & iPad.