Apple external keyboards for iPad
These portable full-size keyboards (available separately) allow you to enter text while viewing the entire iPad screen.
Magic Keyboard for iPad
Magic Keyboard for iPad attaches directly to iPad and closes to create a thin cover (supported models, iPadOS 13.4 or later required). It includes a built-in trackpad, which you can use to move around the iPad screen, open apps, and more. Magic Keyboard for iPad requires no batteries or external power (but you can connect it to power to keep iPad charged).
![An illustration of Magic Keyboard for iPad.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F19052E680CE2FB46D88582/5F190531680CE2FB46D88597/en_US/f2b87bc3497d264260cd064ac9e4d830.png)
Smart Keyboard
Both the Smart Keyboard and the Smart Keyboard Folio connect directly to iPad (supported models), and each converts into a thin cover. Neither requires batteries nor external power.
![An illustration of Smart Keyboard.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F19052E680CE2FB46D88582/5F190531680CE2FB46D88597/en_US/af21a00cfe5f1d9949e9e93b2347609c.png)
Magic Keyboard
Magic Keyboard, including Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, connects to iPad using Bluetooth. Magic Keyboard is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery.
![An illustration of Magic Keyboard.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F19052E680CE2FB46D88582/5F190531680CE2FB46D88597/en_US/7808a2203b1b14e33906bdc2ba111e99.png)