Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Click the "Download PDF" button under the image you want. The file opens in your browser or saves to your device. For full steps on every device, see our printing guide.

All pages are PDFs. This format works on every computer, phone, and tablet without special software.

Most are under 1 MB. They download in a few seconds, even on slow connections.

300 DPI. Lines print sharp and clean on any home or school printer.

Yes. Every PDF is designed to print correctly on both US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4 (8.27 × 11.69 in) without resizing or cropping.

No. Any modern browser, phone, or tablet opens PDFs natively. Chrome, Safari, Edge, and the built-in Files app on most phones all work.

Set orientation to Portrait, scaling to "Fit to Page", and quality to Best or High. Print in black and white to save ink. Our printing guide has the full settings table and device-specific steps.

For everyday coloring with crayons or pencils, 32 lb (120 gsm) premium printer paper works well. For markers or special prints, thicker paper helps. Our paper guide covers the best option for each tool.

Yes. Up to about 270 gsm works in most home printers with a rear feed tray. Feed one sheet at a time and select "Heavy Paper" in your printer settings.

This happens with inkjet printers. The wet ink needs time to set. Let printed pages dry for a few hours before coloring. Laser printers don't have this problem.

Yes. iPhones use AirPrint. Android phones print through Wi-Fi or Google Cloud Print. Step-by-step instructions are in our printing guide.

Yes. Every coloring page on SketchJoy is free to download and print. No account, no payment, no hidden fees.

No. You can browse, download, and print without logging in.

Yes. We have detailed designs and more complex themes that work well for teens and adults. Browse by category to find styles that match your skill level.

Yes. Use the "Request Coloring Page" form on our homepage. Include the character, theme, or idea and the age group. We review every request.

Yes. We publish pages for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, New Year, and other holidays. These go live well before each event.

Yes. All SketchJoy pages are free for classroom use. Print as many copies as you need — no permission form or special license required.

You're welcome to share the link to any page. Please don't host or redistribute the PDF files on other websites.

All content is reviewed by Lauren Manley, our education advisor and a teacher with 12 years of primary school experience. Pages are family-friendly and age-labeled by category.

Yes. Print and distribute them freely for non-commercial school events. No credit or attribution required for printed copies.

Our categories cover a wide range of difficulty, from simple designs for toddlers to detailed pages for older kids and teens. We're working on dedicated age-group sections.

SketchJoy is a free library of printable coloring pages for kids, teens, and adults. We offer over 6,000 pages across dozens of themes, from cartoons and animals to holidays and trending topics. Every page downloads as a PDF and prints on standard home or school printers.

SketchJoy is run by Xprobit Media LLC. Our team includes professional illustrators, a writer and education advisor, graphic designers, and a network lead. You can meet everyone on our About page.

Our in-house illustration team members (Meet our team members). Each brings a degree in design or fine art and years of professional experience. Lauren Manley, a primary school teacher with 12 years in the classroom, reviews content for age-appropriateness.

We publish new coloring pages every week. Seasonal and trending content goes up faster, sometimes within days of a new show, movie, or viral topic.

Our illustrators create each page from scratch, from concept to final line art. Before publishing, the design team checks every file for print quality, line thickness, and clean shapes. Lauren reviews content for age-suitability.

Three things: our pages are designed by professional illustrators with design degrees, every file is reviewed before publishing, and we cover trending topics fast, often within days.

We design for different age groups and skill levels on purpose. Simple pages with large shapes work best for young kids. Pages with finer details and smaller sections are better for older kids and adults.

No. SketchJoy pages are free for personal and educational use only. Selling, reselling, or including them in commercial products is not allowed.

You can share a link to the page on our website. Please don't upload or repost the PDF or images directly. Linking back to SketchJoy helps us keep the site free.

You may show our pages in personal, non-commercial videos (like coloring timelapses). Please credit SketchJoy and link to the original page in your description.

We take copyright seriously. If you believe any content on SketchJoy infringes on your rights, visit our Takedown Policy page to file a request. We respond quickly.

SketchJoy is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand, franchise, or character owner. Our pages are fan-inspired original illustrations created by our team.

Yes. All content is family-friendly and reviewed before publishing. We don't collect personal information from children.

We collect only what's needed to run the site (like basic analytics). We don't sell data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Yes. We only send coloring page updates. We never share your email with anyone. You can unsubscribe anytime.

Try a different app. Google Drive, Adobe Reader, or Apple Files all handle PDFs. On computers, Chrome and Edge open them without extra software.

Change the "Scale" setting in your print dialog to "Fit to Page." Some viewers default to "Actual Size," which adds extra margins.

Set your print quality to "Best" or "High." Draft mode saves ink but makes lines thinner.

Use the rear feed tray. Print one sheet at a time. In settings, change paper type to "Heavy" or "Cardstock."