FAQ & Privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Is your Chinese keyboard tool really free to use?

Yes, our Chinese keyboard tool is completely free to use. We don't charge any fees for accessing or using our virtual Chinese keyboard, Pinyin converter, or any other features on our website.

Do I need to install any software to use your Chinese keyboard?

No, our Chinese keyboard is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. You don't need to install any software, apps, or extensions. Simply visit our website and start typing in Chinese immediately.

How does your Pinyin to Chinese conversion work?

Our Pinyin to Chinese converter uses the CC-CEDICT dictionary, which contains over 120,000 Chinese words and phrases. When you enter Pinyin, our system matches it against the dictionary entries and displays the corresponding Chinese characters.

Can I use your tool on my mobile device?

Absolutely! Our Chinese keyboard is fully responsive and works on all devices, including smartphones and tablets. We also have a dedicated mobile version optimized for touchscreens.

Do you support both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters?

Yes, our tool supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. You can switch between character sets as needed for your specific requirements.

Is there a limit to how much text I can type or convert?

No, there are no limits on the amount of text you can type or convert using our tool. You can type as much Chinese text as you need.

Technical Questions

Do you store my typed text or conversions?

No, we do not store any of your typed text or conversions on our servers. All processing happens in your browser, and your data is not saved or transmitted to our servers.

Why am I seeing incorrect characters when I convert Pinyin?

This can happen when multiple Chinese characters share the same Pinyin pronunciation. Try adding tone marks to your Pinyin input to improve accuracy, or check if there are alternative characters in the suggestions list.

Can I use your tool offline?

Our tool requires an internet connection to load initially, but once loaded, most features will work offline since the processing happens in your browser. However, some features like real-time suggestions may require an internet connection.

Which browsers are supported?

Our Chinese keyboard works on all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and mobile browsers. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser.

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Chinese keyboard tool is designed to respect your privacy and does not collect or store any personal information. Specifically:

• We do not collect any text you type or convert using our tool
• We do not store your IP address or browsing history
• We do not use cookies to track your activity
• We do not collect any personally identifiable information

How We Use Your Information

Since we don't collect any personal information, there is no information to use, share, or sell. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Data Security

Your data security is important to us. Because we don't collect or store any of your information, there is no risk of your data being compromised on our servers.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics and site improvement purposes. These services may collect anonymous usage data, but they do not collect personal information or the content of your typing sessions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: privacy@chinesekeyboard.online

Terms of Use

Use of Service

Our Chinese keyboard tool is provided for free use. You may use the service for personal, educational, or commercial purposes.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our service for any unlawful purposes or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our service.

Disclaimer

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of our service.

Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our service.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Explore Our Other Chinese Tools

Discover our complete suite of Chinese typing and learning resources:

• Chinese Keyboard - Main virtual keyboard with dual input methods
• Pinyin Keyboard - Type Chinese using Pinyin input method
• Pinyin to Chinese Converter - Convert Pinyin text to Chinese characters
• Chinese Stroke Keyboard - Write Chinese characters by stroke order
• Mobile Chinese Keyboard - Optimized for smartphones and tablets
• Simplified vs Traditional Chinese - Learn about character variants
• How to Type in Chinese - Complete typing tutorial

Last Updated

This FAQ, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use were last updated on October 18, 2025.