Apple Pencil compatibility

Find out which Apple Pencil works with which iPad.

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

You can use Apple Pencil (USB-C) with these iPad models:

• iPad (10th generation)

• iPad mini (6th generation)

• iPad Air (4th generation and later)

• iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models:

• iPad mini (6th generation)

• iPad Air (4th generation and later)

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)

• iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)

Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

• iPad mini (5th generation)

• iPad (6th, 7th, 8th and 9th generation)

• iPad (10th generation)*

• iPad Air (3rd generation)

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)

• iPad Pro 10.5-inch

• iPad Pro 9.7-inch

* You need the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter to pair and charge Apple Pencil with iPad (10th generation).