Woofun AI reports that Alibaba has officially launched the Qianwen Input Method website and released the macOS standalone client for download. Operated by Shanghai Zhixin Microcredit Technology Co., Ltd., this release positions the tech giant in the independent AI input method sector, following similar initiatives by WeChat and Douyin. iOS, Android, and Windows versions are currently in the final stages of preparation.

The input method emphasizes intelligent voice input with a recognition speed of up to 300 characters per minute. Key functionalities include AI automatic polishing, mixed Chinese-English input support, nine dialect options, and an ad-free experience. Technical analysis of the macOS client (version 1.0.0.13) indicates it is built on the Rime framework, incorporating Double Pinyin schemes and specialized voice/AI components for local and cloud collaborative processing.