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

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

View all Apple Pencil features

Apple Pencil Pro

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Apple Pencil Pro adds even more magical capabilities to help bring your ideas to life. Advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback make marking up, taking notes, and creating a masterpiece more intuitive than ever. Use Apple Pencil hover to preview exactly where Apple Pencil Pro will touch down on the display, 1 and double-tap to quickly switch tools. And if you misplace it while you’re out and about or at home, you can easily locate it in the Find My app. Apple Pencil Pro pairs, charges, and stores magnetically on the side of your iPad.

Apple Pencil Pro adds even more magical capabilities to help bring your ideas to life. Advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback make marking up, taking notes, and creating a masterpiece more intuitive than ever. Use Apple Pencil hover to preview exactly where Apple Pencil Pro will touch down on the display, 1 and double-tap to quickly switch tools. And if you misplace it while you’re out and about or at home, you can easily locate it in the Find My app. Apple Pencil Pro pairs, charges, and stores magnetically on the side of your iPad.

Compatible with

iPad Pro 13-inch
(M4) iPad Pro 11-inch
(M4) iPad Air 13-inch
(M2 and M3) iPad Air 11-inch
(M2 and M3) iPad mini
(A17 Pro) Octane X

Squeeze

Apple Pencil Pro can sense when you squeeze it and brings up a palette, so you can quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors.

Barrel roll

A gyroscope allows you to rotate Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of shaped pen and brush tools.

Haptic feedback

A custom haptic engine provides precise feedback that you can feel. When you squeeze or double-tap, you’ll feel a light pulse confirming the action.

Apple Pencil hover

Preview exactly where your Apple Pencil will touch down on your display. So you can write, sketch, and illustrate with even greater precision.

Double tap

Quickly switch between tools, like a pen and eraser, with a double tap on Apple Pencil Pro.

Apple Pencil USB-C

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Apple Pencil (USB‑C) provides pixel-perfect precision, low latency, and tilt sensitivity and feels as natural and responsive as using a pencil on paper. It’s perfect for marking up, taking notes, and more. Use Apple Pencil hover to preview your mark before you make it. 1 Apple Pencil (USB‑C) pairs and charges via USB‑C and magnetically attaches to the side of iPad for storage. 2

Apple Pencil (USB‑C) provides pixel-perfect precision, low latency, and tilt sensitivity and feels as natural and responsive as using a pencil on paper. It’s perfect for marking up, taking notes, and more. Use Apple Pencil hover to preview your mark before you make it. 1 Apple Pencil (USB‑C) pairs and charges via USB‑C and magnetically attaches to the side of iPad for storage. 2

Compatible with

iPad Pro 13-inch
(M4) iPad Pro 12.9-inch
(3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch
(M4) iPad Pro 11-inch
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPad Air 13-inch
(M2 and M3) iPad Air 11-inch
(M2 and M3) iPad Air
(4th and
5th generation) iPad
(A16) iPad
(10th generation) iPad mini
(A17 Pro) iPad mini
(6th generation) Goodnotes 6, Procreate

Apple Pencil
features

Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil
(USB‑C)

Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil
(USB‑C)

Pixel-perfect precision

Write, sketch, and draw with precision.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Low latency

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

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Tilt sensitivity

Tilt Apple Pencil for shading
and other effects.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Pressure sensitivity

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

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Attaches magnetically

Stay ready when inspiration strikes.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Wireless pairing and charging

Automatically pairs and charges
when attached.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Supports Apple Pencil hover 1

Preview your mark before you make it.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Double-tap to change tools

Quickly switch between tools.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Barrel roll

Rotate the barrel to change orientation of shaped pen and brush tools.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Squeeze

Opens a palette to switch tools,
line weights, and colors.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Haptic feedback

Feel feedback when squeezing, tapping, and more.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Find My

Easily find Apple Pencil in the Find My app.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Free engraving

Make it unmistakably yours.

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro

Not compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Find the Apple Pencil that works with your iPad.

Select your iPad model iPad Pro 13-in. (M4) iPad Pro 11-in. (M4) iPad Air 13-in. (M3) iPad Air 11-in. (M3) iPad (A16) iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad Pro 12.9-in. (6th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-in. (5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-in. (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-in. (3rd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2nd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-in. (1st generation) iPad Pro 11-in. (4th generation) iPad Pro 11-in. (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-in. (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11-in. (1st generation) iPad Pro 10.5-in. iPad Pro 9.7-in. iPad Air 13-in. (M2) iPad Air 11-in. (M2) iPad Air (5th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad (10th generation) iPad (9th generation) iPad (8th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (6th generation) iPad mini (6th generation) iPad mini (5th generation)

Apple Pencil

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Apple Pencil Pro

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USB-C 2

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Apple Pencil

1st generation 3

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Make it yours

Engrave your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with your name, initials, or phone number — free. Only at Apple.

Learn more Apple Pencil hover works with iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation), iPad Air (M3), iPad Air (M2), or iPad mini (A17 Pro). Apple Pencil (USB-C) requires iPadOS 17.1.1 or later. USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad. Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. View complete list . Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. † Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) is a 0% APR payment option that is only available if you select it at checkout in the U.S. for eligible products purchased at Apple Store locations, apple.com , the Apple Store app, or by calling 1‑800‑MY‑APPLE, and is subject to credit approval and credit limit. See support.apple.com/102730 for more information about eligible products. Existing customers: See your Customer Agreement for your variable APR. As of January 1, 2025, the variable APR on new Apple Card accounts ranges from 18.24% to 28.49%. You must elect to use ACMI at checkout. If you buy an ACMI‑eligible product with a one-time payment on Apple Card at checkout, that purchase is subject to your Apple Card’s variable APR, not the ACMI 0% APR. Taxes and shipping on items purchased using ACMI are subject to your Apple Card’s variable APR, not the ACMI 0% APR. In order to buy an iPhone with ACMI, you must select one of the following carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, T‑Mobile, or Verizon. An iPhone purchased with ACMI is always unlocked, so you can switch carriers at any time, subject to your carrier’s terms. ACMI is not available for purchases made online at the following special stores: Apple Employee Purchase Plan; participating corporate Employee Purchase Programs; Apple at Work for small businesses; Government and Veterans and Military Purchase Programs; or on refurbished devices. The last month’s payment for each product will be the product’s purchase price, less all other payments at the monthly payment amount. ACMI is subject to change at any time for any reason, including but not limited to installment term lengths and eligible products. See the Apple Card Customer Agreement for more information about ACMI.

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