Best Large Print Bibles: Giant and Super Giant Print Picks for Easier Reading
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For most people with tired eyes, a giant print Bible (around 14 point type) is the sweet spot. If you or someone you’re buying for has low vision or macular degeneration, go straight to super giant print (about 16 point and up). Plain “large print” helps, but it’s often only a small step up from a regular Bible.
Quick comparison
| Bible | Translation | Print size | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESV Super Giant Print Bible (Crossway) | ESV | Super giant | Low vision, home reading | Check price on Amazon |
| NIV Super Giant Print Reference Bible (Zondervan) | NIV | Super giant (about 16.5 pt) | Low vision, modern English | Check price on Amazon |
| KJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible | KJV | Super giant | Seniors who love the King James | Check price on Amazon |
| CSB Super Giant Print Reference Bible (Holman) | CSB | Super giant (about 16 pt) | Clear modern English, very large type | Check price on Amazon |
| NLT Giant Print Bible (Tyndale) | NLT | Giant | Easiest-reading translation | Check price on Amazon |
| NIV Large Print Thinline Bible (Zondervan) | NIV | Large (about 12 pt) | Carrying to church; lighter weight | Check price on Amazon |
| ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible (Crossway) | ESV | Large (12 pt) | Bigger type in a handheld size | Check price on Amazon |
Large print vs. giant print vs. super giant print
Here’s the confusing part: there’s no official standard. Publishers use these labels relative to their own regular Bibles, so one company’s “large print” can be another’s “giant.” As a rough guide:
| Label | Typical type size | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | About 7 to 9 point | Most readers with good eyesight |
| Large print | About 10 to 12 point | Mild eye strain, reading glasses |
| Giant print | About 13 to 15 point (14 is common) | Most seniors and anyone tired of squinting |
| Super giant print | About 16 point and up | Low vision and macular degeneration |
Always check the actual point size in the product details before you buy. If the listing doesn’t say, look at the “look inside” photos at full size.
The best large print Bibles
ESV Super Giant Print Bible
Crossway built this one with input from vision experts, and it’s one of the most popular super giant print Bibles out there. The type is genuinely big and the layout is clean. The tradeoff is size: it’s a heavy book, better for a reading chair than a purse. Best for readers with significant vision loss who like the ESV’s more word-for-word style.
NIV Super Giant Print Reference Bible
About 16.5 point type in the NIV, which is the translation most churches and Bible studies use. It includes cross-references, so it works for study as well as reading. If you’re buying for a parent or grandparent who reads the NIV at church, this is the safest pick on the list.
KJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible
Plenty of older readers grew up on the King James and don’t want to switch now. Fair enough. Super giant print KJV editions keep the familiar wording with type big enough to read without a magnifier, and many add the words of Jesus in red and a concordance in the back.
CSB Super Giant Print Reference Bible
The Christian Standard Bible reads clearly while staying close to the original languages, and this edition uses roughly 16 point type with references. It’s a good middle ground for someone who finds the KJV hard to follow but wants something more literal than the NLT.
NLT Giant Print Bible
The New Living Translation is the easiest major translation to read, which makes it a great match for large type. If the goal is simply “make the Bible easy to read again,” this is the one.
NIV Large Print Thinline Bible
Big Bibles are heavy. This one uses thin paper to keep roughly 12 point type in a much slimmer book that you can actually carry to church. It’s not giant print, so it’s best for mild eye strain rather than real vision loss.
ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible
Crossway lists this at 12 point type in a handheld size. A good everyday Bible for someone who’s started reaching for reading glasses but doesn’t need giant print yet.
How to choose the right one
Start with the translation they already read. A new translation and a new size at the same time is a lot of change. Not sure which to pick? Our guide on how to read the Bible for beginners compares the main translations.
Then match the print size to their eyes. Giant print for most seniors. Super giant for low vision.
Think about weight. Giant and super giant print Bibles are big. If they’ll carry it to church, look for “thinline” or “personal size.” If it’ll live on a nightstand, weight doesn’t matter.
Check the extras. Red letters, a concordance and maps are nice. Thumb indexing (little tabs cut into the page edges) is a real help for older hands.
Once you’ve got the Bible, a sturdy cover with a handle makes a big one much easier to carry. See our picks for Bible covers and cases.
FAQ
What font size is a large print Bible?
Usually about 10 to 12 point. Giant print is usually around 14 point, and super giant print starts around 16 point. Labels vary by publisher, so check the listing.
What’s the best large print Bible for seniors?
For most seniors, a giant print Bible in the translation they already use. For low vision, choose a super giant print edition like the NIV, ESV, KJV or CSB super giant print Bibles above.
What’s the difference between large print and giant print?
Giant print is bigger. Large print is a modest step up from a standard Bible; giant print is a noticeable jump that most people with tired eyes can read comfortably.
Is there a large print Bible that isn’t heavy?
Yes. Look for “thinline” or “personal size” large print editions, like the NIV Large Print Thinline. You’ll trade some type size for a lighter book.
What’s the largest print Bible available?
Super giant print editions around 16 to 17 point are the largest one-volume Bibles. Some publishers sell even larger type in multi-volume sets.
Which translation should I get in large print?
The one the reader already knows. If they’re starting fresh, the NLT is the easiest to read and the NIV is the most common in churches.
