The Apple Pencil, 1st Generation (2015) was designed to help you achieve greater precision when you're using an iPad (see compatibility list below). It's masterfully crafted to feel like an actual pencil, so you instinctively know how to use it.
Large and small adjustments
Apple Pencil enables you to make large as well as single-pixel changes to your work, making it the ideal tool for editing photos or sketching graphics. There is virtually no delay between the moment you start to draw and the moment it appears on screen, to ensure your creative flow isn't interrupted.
Variety of effects
To create thicker lines on your device, simply press harder and for thin lines just ease the pressure. Shading can be created by tilting the Apple Pencil, which is the same as a regular pencil.
Long battery life
Enjoy a day or night of non-stop sketching thanks to the 12-hour battery life. If you need more juice, then pop off the magnetic cap and use the Lightning connector to charge the Apple Pencil. Around 15 seconds of charging will provide you with 30-minutes of battery life.
Works with apps
Delivering built-in apps as well as the ability to work with your iPad apps. Fire up Notes and use your Apple Pencil to write your daily to-do lists or quick messages.
Apple Pencil is compatible with:
iPad Air (3rd Generation) 2019
iPad Mini (5th Generation) 2019
iPad (9th Generation) 2021
iPad (8th Generation) 2020
iPad (7th Generation) 2019
iPad (6th Generation) 2018
iPad Pro 12.9” (2nd Generation) 2017
iPad Pro 12.9” (1st Generation) 2015
iPad Pro 10.5” (2nd Generation) 2017
iPad Pro 9.7” (2nd Generation) 2016
Please note: this Apple Pencil is not compatible on its own with the 2022 iPad (10th Generation), requiring the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter (available separately) in order to work.