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Printable Bookmarks

Three printable bookmarks, striped, dotted and wavy, 2 by 6 inches, three per Letter page

Printable bookmarks are strips of paper that you print, cut out and slip into a book to hold your place. Pick a size, a pattern and a color, add a name if you like, and Print Pail lays out as many as fit on a Letter or A4 page, with dashed lines to cut along.

1. Bookmark
Paper and color

Set the scale to 100% / Actual size.

How many bookmarks fit on a page

The count depends on the size and on how the page is turned. A 2 × 6 inch bookmark (50.8 × 152.4 mm) fits three on a Letter or A4 page held upright and five on a page turned sideways. Smaller sizes fit more.

Table of how many bookmarks fit per page for three sizes on Letter and A4, portrait and landscape

Worked example: a named bookmark

Type a name in the box and it is set in the middle of every bookmark, turned to read along the strip. Keep “Circle for a hole punch” ticked to get a small circle near the top for a tassel or ribbon. Print, then cut along the dashed lines; the shared lines between neighbors mean one cut makes two edges.

A bookmark with the name Mia's big book, a hole punch circle at the top and a dashed cut line

Paper and cutting tips

  • Cardstock holds its shape better than copy paper, if your printer takes it.
  • Ruler and craft knife give straighter edges than scissors, with a cutting mat under the sheet.
  • Laminate or tape a finished bookmark if it will be used every day.

How we checked the sheet

We printed every combination of the three sizes, five patterns, Letter and A4, portrait and landscape, 60 in all, to PDF in Chrome. Each came out as one page of the right size and the bookmark count matched the arithmetic. Our disclaimer lists what we did not test, such as your printer model. More sheets are on the Print Pail home page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my child’s name on the bookmark?

Yes, type it in the name box. The text stays in your browser and is not sent to us.

What is the largest size?

The 2 × 6 inch size, three per page. Smaller sizes fit up to ten.

Will it fit a paperback?

Most paperbacks are taller than 6 inches only slightly; a bookmark that sticks out a little is normal.

Can I color it myself?

Yes. Choose the plain pattern, print the border and color the middle.

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