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How to Print a Coloring Page
Every coloring page on this site downloads as a PNG image. Here's how to print it correctly the first time, on any home or classroom printer. No special software, no account, no sign-up. Download the file, open it, and follow the four steps below.
From screen to paper
Steps to print a coloring page
1. Pick your paper
Regular letter (8.5 × 11 in) or A4 paper works great. For markers or paint, use cardstock or heavier paper so colors don't bleed through. Our pages are 1024 × 1024 pixels. They'll print nicely at standard sizes.
2. Download the page
Click the download button on the page you want to print. The PNG file saves to your device. No account, no email, no waiting.
3. Open and print
Double-click the downloaded PNG to open it. Use your computer's print dialog (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). Choose "Fit to page" or "Fit to printable area" so nothing gets cut off at the edges.
4. Print in black & white
Select "Black & White" or "Grayscale" in your printer settings. The line art stays crisp and you save color ink. No color printer needed.
Get it right every time
Printer settings that help
These small tweaks make a big difference in how your coloring pages turn out.
Quick fixes
Common printing problems (fixes)
Image looks blurry when printed
Make sure you're printing from the downloaded PNG file, not a screenshot or a preview thumbnail. The download button gives you the full 1024 × 1024 original.
Edges of the artwork are cut off
Your printer is likely set to "Actual size" or the margins are too tight. Switch to "Fit to page" or "Fit to printable area" and try again.
Colors bleed through to the other side
This happens with markers or wet media on thin paper. Switch to cardstock, or place a scrap sheet behind the page you're coloring.
Download won't start
Right-click (or long-press on mobile) the download button and choose "Save link as." If that doesn't work, try a different browser or check your downloads folder.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers before you print.
How do I print a coloring page from a computer?
Press Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P on a Mac) to open your browser's print dialog. Choose "Fit to page" or "Scale to fit," then print. The PNG prints as a single full page.
How do I print a coloring page saved from Google?
The same flow works whether the file came from Google Images, Google Drive, or a Google Doc. Open the downloaded PNG file itself, not a browser preview thumbnail, then print it like any image.
Why is my coloring page printing in color?
The pages are black-and-white line art by design. If the print comes out tinted or in color mode, switch your printer setting to Grayscale or Black & White.
Can I print a coloring page as a PDF?
If your printer only accepts PDF, choose "Print to PDF" in the print dialog, or convert the PNG to PDF with any free converter. Then print that file normally.
What paper works best for coloring pages?
Letter or A4 paper works for pencils and crayons; cardstock is better for markers. The full rundown is in step 1 above.
Ready to print?
Download any page from the library and print it with the steps above. Want the whole library in one download?