You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

can i use the Apple Pencil on a MacBook Pro without an iPad?

Can i use the Apple Pencil on a MacBook Pro without an iPad?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 8:03 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 8:18 AM

An Apple Pencil can only be used with an iPad - and then the correct Apple Pencil can only be used with a compatible iPad model. You cannot use an Apple Pencil as an input device with a Mac or trackpad - as neither have the necessary hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the screen.


The two different Apple Pencil generations are not interchangeable.


Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 15, 2022 8:18 AM in response to ApplePencilAndMacBookPro

An Apple Pencil can only be used with an iPad - and then the correct Apple Pencil can only be used with a compatible iPad model. You cannot use an Apple Pencil as an input device with a Mac or trackpad - as neither have the necessary hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the screen.


The two different Apple Pencil generations are not interchangeable.


Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

can i use the Apple Pencil on a MacBook Pro without an iPad?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.