How to Get the Most Out of the S Pen on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The S Pen on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is far more than a stylus. Here's a complete guide to all its features.

Basic S Pen Use

Remove the S Pen from the bottom of the phone to activate it. A ring of S Pen shortcuts (Air Command) appears automatically.

Air Command Shortcuts

Convert Handwriting to Text

In Samsung Notes: Tap the A (text) icon in the toolbar while writing — your handwriting is instantly converted to typed text. Supports 88 languages.

S Pen as Remote Camera Shutter

1. Open Camera app.
2. Press the S Pen button once to take a photo (works up to ~10 meters via Bluetooth).

S Pen Navigation Gestures

Hold the S Pen button and swipe to:

• Navigate backward
• Switch to next track
• Open app drawer

Tip:

Samsung Notes supports layers, pressure sensitivity, and eraser modes for art and detailed note-taking.