What Is the Persian Keyboard on Kactyl?
The Kactyl Persian keyboard (فارسی) is a free, browser-based tool that lets anyone type in Persian without installing software, downloading an app, or changing their device language settings. It works instantly in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, or Chromebook.
Persian is written in Persian script (modified Arabic), right-to-left, 32 letters and spoken by 110 million people worldwide. Whether you're a native speaker living abroad, a student learning the language, or someone who just needs to type a quick message, Kactyl gives you full Persian typing capability in seconds.
How to Type Persian Online — 3 Simple Steps
- Open the keyboard: Go to kactyl.com/persian/ on any device. The Persian keyboard loads instantly — no account or download needed.
- Type your text: Click the Persian letters on the on-screen keyboard, or use your physical keyboard if the browser is configured for Persian. Your text appears in the editor in real time.
- Copy and use it: Click the Copy button to copy all your text to the clipboard. Then paste it into WhatsApp, Instagram, a document, or anywhere else you need it.
Unique Feature: Persian uses two Unicode characters invisible to non-specialists: Farsi Yeh (ی, U+06CC) and Keheh (ک, U+06A9). Many keyboards substitute their Arabic look-alikes (ي and ك), causing rendering differences Iranian users immediately notice. Persian also relies on Zero-Width Non-Joiner (ZWNJ, U+200C) to break letter connections in compound words — a character that breaks naive copy-paste on systems that strip it.
One of the most powerful features of the Kactyl Persian keyboard is Persian uses two Unicode characters invisible to non-specialists: Farsi Yeh (ی, U+06CC) and Keheh (ک, U+06A9). Many keyboards substitute their Arabic look-alikes (ي and ك), causing rendering differences Iranian users immediately notice. Persian also relies on Zero-Width Non-Joiner (ZWNJ, U+200C) to break letter connections in compound words — a character that breaks naive copy-paste on systems that strip it.. This makes it significantly easier for users who aren't familiar with the Persian script layout to type naturally and quickly. Instead of memorizing the position of every Persian letter, you can type the way the language sounds and get the correct output automatically.
Example Persian Words to Practice
- سلام (salam = hello)
- ممنون (mamnoon = thank you)
- حال شما چطور است (chetori = how are you)
Typing Tips for Persian
- Persian has 4 letters not in Arabic: پ چ ژ گ
- Text flows right-to-left automatically
- Use Finglish mode to type phonetically