A device for preparing drinking water from air comprises a shell, an evaporator, a draught fan, a condenser, a condensate water collecting tank, a refrigeration compressor, a liquid level sensor, a filtering net, a temperature sensor, an air suction port, an air discharging port, an air filter, a temperature and humidity sensor, an electronic controller, a heat insulating layer, a water discharge outlet, a sterilizer, a water filter, a water discharging pipe and a water switch, wherein the evaporator is composed of at least two evaporating plates, a condensate water scraping device is connected to each evaporating plate, and the temperature of the surface of the evaporator is controlled below the dew point temperature of air-steam and above 0 DEG C. Due to the fact that the evaporator is of a plate type structure, the superficial area is increased greatly. Due to the combination between the evaporator and the condensate water scraping devices, the water preparing capacity is improved. The heat dissipation of the condenser enables indrawn air to be heated, the temperature difference between the surface of the evaporator and the air is increased, the air dew point is increased, and therefore the device is more suitable for being used in high and cold areas and water-deficient areas. The device can also achieve one-touch operation.