Apple Pencil

Dream it up.
Jot it down.

Apple Pencil sets the standard for how drawing, note‑taking, and marking up documents should feel — intuitive, precise, and magical. All with pixel‑perfect precision, low latency, tilt sensitivity, and support for palm rejection. Incredibly easy to use and ready when inspiration strikes.

Apple Pencil(2nd generation)

The ultimate Apple Pencil experience.

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  • Wireless pairing and charging
  • Attaches magnetically
  • Pixel-perfect precision
  • Low latency
  • Tilt sensitivity
  • Pressure sensitivity
  • Double-tap to change tools
  • Free engraving

Compatible with

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation
  • iPad Pro 11-inch
    1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation
  • iPad Air
    4th and 5th generation
  • iPad mini
    6th generation

Apple Pencil hover

Apple Pencil hover shows you exactly where your Apple Pencil will touch down on your display. So you can write, sketch, and illustrate with even greater precision. Watch apps and widgets expand on the Home Screen as you move over them. Preview your mark before you make it. See how your watercolors mix before you paint. Apple Pencil hover makes everything you do with Apple Pencil even more effortless.*

Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation) or iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation).

New Apple Pencil(USB-C)

The most affordable Apple Pencil.

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  • Pairs and charges via USB-C
  • Attaches magnetically
  • Pixel-perfect precision
  • Low latency
  • Tilt sensitivity

Compatible with

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation
  • iPad Pro 11-inch
    1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation
  • iPad Air
    4th and 5th generation
  • iPad
    10th generation
  • iPad mini
    6th generation
Apple Pencil (USB-C) requires iPadOS 17.1.1 or later.

Apple Pencil(1st generation)

Advanced Apple Pencil experience.

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  • Pairs and charges via Lightning
  • Pixel‑perfect precision
  • Low latency
  • Tilt sensitivity
  • Pressure sensitivity

Compatible with

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    1st and 2nd generation
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air
    3rd generation
  • iPad
    6th, 7th, 8th, 9th,

    and 10th** generation

    ** Requires USB‑C to
    Apple Pencil Adapter.
  • iPad mini
    5th generation

Apple Pencil
features

Apple Pencil
(2nd generation)

Apple Pencil
(USB‑C)

Apple Pencil
(1st generation)

Apple Pencil
(2nd generation)

Apple Pencil
(USB‑C)

Apple Pencil
(1st generation)

Pixel-perfect precision

Write, sketch, and draw with precision.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Low latency

Feels as natural and responsive as using a pencil on paper.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Tilt sensitivity

Tilt Apple Pencil for shading and other effects.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Pressure sensitivity

Responds naturally to pressure, from a light touch to a deeper press.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Attaches magnetically

Store Apple Pencil on the side of iPad so you’re ready when inspiration strikes.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Wireless pairing and charging

Automatically pairs and charges when attached.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Supports Apple Pencil hover on iPad Pro

Preview your mark before you make it.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Double-tap to change tools

Quickly switch between tools.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Free engraving

Make it unmistakably yours.

Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Not compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Apple Pencil compatibility

Apple Pencil
(2nd generation)

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    3rd, 4th, 5th, and
    6th generation
  • iPad Pro 11-inch
    1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
    4th generation
  • iPad Air
    4th and 5th
    generation
  • iPad mini
    6th generation

Apple Pencil
(USB-C)

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    3rd, 4th, 5th, and
    6th generation
  • iPad Pro 11-inch
    1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
    4th generation
  • iPad Air
    4th and 5th 
    generation
  • iPad mini
    6th generation
  • iPad
    10th generation
Apple Pencil (USB-C) requires iPadOS 17.1.1 or later.

Apple Pencil
(1st generation)

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    1st and 2nd generation
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air
    3rd generation
  • iPad mini
    5th generation
  • iPad
    6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th** generation

    ** Requires USB‑C to
    Apple Pencil Adapter.

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Which iPad is right for you?

iPad Pro

The ultimate iPad experience with the most advanced technology.

12.9″ or 11″

Liquid Retina XDR display or Liquid Retina display

ProMotion technology

P3 wide color

Antireflective coating

M2 chip

12MP Ultra Wide
front camera

TrueDepth camera
system

12MP Wide camera

10MP Ultra Wide camera

4K video, ProRes

Face ID

USB‑C connector
with support for
Thunderbolt / USB 4

5G cellular◊◊

Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)

Supports Magic
Keyboard

iPad Air

Serious performance in a thin and light design.

10.9″

Liquid Retina display

P3 wide color

Antireflective coating

M1 chip

12MP Ultra Wide
front camera

12MP Wide camera

4K video

Touch ID in top button

USB‑C connector

5G cellular◊◊

Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)

Supports Magic
Keyboard

iPad 10th generation

The colorful, all‑screen iPad for the things you do every day.

10.9″

Liquid Retina display

sRGB color

A14 Bionic chip

Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera

12MP Wide camera

4K video

Touch ID in top button

USB‑C connector

5G cellular◊◊

Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)

Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation)◊◊◊

Supports Magic
Keyboard Folio

iPad 9th generation

All the essentials in the most affordable iPad.

10.2″

Retina display

sRGB color

A13 Bionic chip

12MP Ultra Wide
front camera

8MP Wide camera

1080p video

Touch ID in Home button

Lightning connector

4G LTE cellular◊◊

Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Supports
Smart Keyboard

iPad mini

The full iPad experience designed to fit in one hand.

8.3″

Liquid Retina display

P3 wide color

Antireflective coating

A15 Bionic chip

12MP Ultra Wide
front camera

12MP Wide camera

4K video

Touch ID in top button

USB‑C connector

5G cellular◊◊

Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)

Supports
Bluetooth keyboards