Find out which Apple Pencil (sold separately) works with your iPad. Each Apple Pencil is compatible with the following models listed under its name, from Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Apple Pencil (2nd generation) to Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil Pro.
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
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Apple Pencil (1st generation) is compatible with the following models:
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th generations)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
For pairing and charging steps, read our guide, Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) with iPad.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
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Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is compatible with the following models:
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad Air (4th and 5th generations)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations)
To pair and charge this model, see our article, Pair and charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
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Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with the following models:
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad Air (4th and 5th generations)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4 and M5)
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M4 and M5)
If you need to pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C), check out our guide, Pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad.
Apple Pencil Pro
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Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the following models:
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4 and M5)
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M4 and M5)
For setup and charging, read our article, Pair and charge Apple Pencil Pro with iPad.