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Printable Bible PDF — Free KJV (Print at Home or Print Shop)

Download the full King James Bible as a printable PDF and produce your own home-printed Bible. Below you'll find step-by-step settings for paper choice, double-sided printing, scaling, and binding so the result looks and feels like a real Bible.

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What you get

Complete KJV — all 66 books, ready to print

Step-by-step settings for home printers

Double-sided, scale, and booklet instructions

Print one book, one chapter, or the whole Bible

Public domain — print as many copies as you want

100% free — no email required

Best printer settings for a printable Bible

Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) and press Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P). Choose 'Actual Size' or '100%' for standard reading, or '125–150%' for larger text. Always tick 'Print on both sides of paper' and 'Flip on long edge' to mimic a real Bible. Set paper size to Letter (US) or A4 (UK/EU). For lighter, more Bible-like paper, choose 24 lb (90 gsm) bright-white printer paper — heavier paper feels bulky.

How to print just the books you need

Printing the entire Bible (about 1,200 pages) is a big job. Most readers print one book at a time. In the Print dialog, enter the page range for the book you want — for example, Psalms (about 80 pages) or the Gospel of John (about 30 pages). Use our 'Bible PDF by Book' page if you'd prefer a separate PDF for each individual book.

Binding your printed Bible

For a polished finish, take your printed stack to a local print shop (FedEx Office, Staples, Office Depot) and ask for one of: spiral binding (lays flat for study), comb binding (cheap and easy to add pages), perfect binding (soft-cover paperback look), or saddle-stitch (a thin booklet for small sections like the Gospels). A full home-bound KJV typically costs $5–$15 at a print shop — and because the KJV is public domain, you can print and bind as many copies as you like for personal use, ministry, or evangelism.

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is the printable Bible?

At standard 100% scale, the complete KJV is approximately 1,200 single-sided pages or 600 double-sided sheets. Printing just the New Testament reduces this to about 300 pages.

Can I print the Bible at home?

Yes. The PDF works with any home printer. Use double-sided printing and 24 lb paper for the best result. For very long print jobs (like the whole OT), print one or two books per day to avoid running out of ink.

How much ink will printing the whole Bible use?

A complete double-sided print uses roughly 1–2 standard ink cartridges, depending on your printer model. Most users print only the books or chapters they're currently studying, which uses very little ink.

Can I print the Bible at large print scale?

Yes. Visit our Large-Print Bible PDF page for specific settings to print at 125–200% scale, perfect for seniors and low-vision readers.

Is it legal to print and give away the Bible?

Yes. The King James Version is in the public domain, which means you can print, copy, share, and distribute it freely — for personal use, family, friends, ministry, missions, or evangelism — with no copyright restrictions.

Do you sell pre-printed Bibles?

No — this site offers only the free digital PDF. To get a professionally-printed, bound Bible, take the PDF to any local print shop, or buy one from a Christian bookstore. Either way, the KJV text itself is free.

What's the cheapest way to print the whole KJV Bible at home?

Print double-sided on standard 20 lb US Letter paper at 1 page per sheet — this uses about 520 sheets of paper. With a refilled ink-tank printer or laser printer, the full Bible costs roughly $5–$15 in paper and toner. For color or premium paper, expect $25–$50.

Should I print the Bible single-sided or double-sided?

Double-sided (duplex) printing is recommended — it halves the page count, reduces paper cost, and matches the format of a real printed Bible. If your printer doesn't support duplex automatically, print odd pages first, then flip the stack and print even pages.

What paper size is best for printing a Bible?

US Letter (8.5×11") or A4 is standard for home printers and produces large, readable text. For a Bible-sized result, print at 70% scale or use A5 / Half-Letter paper. For pocket-size, see the pocket-size guide. For large print, print at 150% scale.

How do I bind a home-printed Bible?

Three popular options: (1) Three-hole punch + a sturdy binder — fastest and lets you add notes. (2) Comb or spiral binding at a local print shop — $5–$10 and lays flat. (3) Perfect binding (glued spine like a real book) — $15–$30 at FedEx Office or Staples.

Which Book of the Bible Should I Read Next?

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