This is a quick tip tutorial on how to change the tip on Apple Pencil and it applies to Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil 1 and Apple Pencil 2!
How to Change Tip on Apple Pencil
Watch the video above to learn change Apple Pencil tips visually. The step-by-step picture guide is below …
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How to Change Apple Pencil Tip Step-by-Step Guide
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Learn to change the tip on your Apple Pencil 1 and Apple Pencil 2 in my step-by-step picture guide.
What do you need?:
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Pro
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2nd Gen
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1st Gen
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Tips
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Pro Generation Apple Pencil Extra Features: Hover, Double-tap, Squeeze, Barrel roll Compatible with:
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Second Generation Apple Pencil Extra Features: Hover, Double Tap Compatible with:
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First Generation Apple Pencil Compatible with:
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I recommend you get them if you use a matte Paperlike screen protector |
Pro Generation Apple Pencil
Extra Features: Hover, Double-tap, Squeeze, Barrel roll
Compatible with:
- iPad Pro M4/M5
- iPad Air M2/M3/M4
- iPad Mini 7
Second Generation Apple Pencil
Extra Features: Hover, Double Tap
Compatible with:
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th, 5th, 4th and 3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st generation)
- iPad Air (5th and 4th generation)
- and iPad mini (6th generation)
First Generation Apple Pencil
Compatible with:
- iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th (10.2″), 10th (10.9″) and 11th (11″) generation
- iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st, 2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch
I recommend you get them if you use a matte Paperlike screen protector
Time needed: 2 minutes
- Prepare your Apple Pencil
- Get your Replacement Tips
I recommend the original Apple Pencil tips
- Unwrap the replacement tip
- Take the replacement tip out
- Unscrew the old tip
- Screwn in the new tip
- You are done!
Voila, you have just learned how to change the tip on your Apple Pencil.
I hope this was helpful to you. See you in the next episode of Art Side of Life Quick Tips in Procreate.
FAQs
I change my Apple Pencil tip every 2-3 months because I draw on Procreate every day, and I use a Paperlike screen protector, which is rougher than iPad’s display. Before, when I didn’t use Paperlike, I didn’t have to change the tip at all.
You will know when to change the Apple Pencil tip when the inside metal part starts coming out, and when you draw, it won’t be as smooth as before.
The Apple Pencil tip can last forever if you don’t use any screen protector. I use the Paperlike screen protector, and I have to change it every 2 – 3 months because I draw in Procreate every day.
Yes, you can change the tips for Apple Pencil 2. See my tutorial on how to change the tips for Apple Pencil 2 here.
Yes, the Apple Pencil tip should be screwed in all the way because otherwise, your Apple Pencil will not work properly. See my tutorial on how to change the tips for Apple Pencil 2 here.
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