PTXprint

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PTXprint: Bible Publication Software

Used by over 1500 projects worldwide, PTXprint is powerful Scripture publication software which enables anyone to do their own Bible layout to create high-quality publications. Part of our mission is to empower translation projects with a tool that enables them to publish early and publish often in order to iteratively improve the quality of the translation by gaining feedback from the community. Designed to streamline the process, PTXprint helps you effortlessly produce Scripture PDFs from Paratext or USFM files.

Generate Scripture tailored to your audience’s needs with a wide-range of custom configuration options. Whether you need to format a single book, a collection of Scripture portions, study Bibles, topical studies, or a dual-language (diglot) or dual-script publication, PTXprint makes it quick and easy to generate documents for draft printing and testing within the community. And with further time and effort, PTXprint produces beautiful, high quality publications.

“Our incremental approach enables quicker access to practical Scripture products, leading to a more immediate impact.”

Key Features of PTXprint

Accessible

PTXprint is a unique and accessible tool for creating high-quality publications. The full version of PTXprint software is free and available globally with no limitations on use.

To increase its reach, the software has been localized into many languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and more.

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Customizable

PTXprint accommodates projects of any size with dozens of easily configurable options. This includes basic functions like footnotes and cross references; visual impacts with embedded images and decorative borders; and even advanced options like aligning dual-language (diglot) publications. Some users have even expanded to include study aids, character profiles, topical studies, hymnals and more.

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Approachable

PTXprint’s interface works to train users as they go, no manual necessary. Additional support is available on the website including access to a range of training videos, slides, and FAQs.

Still stuck? Just reach out – our support staff is happy to help you troubleshoot!  In addition, in-person and virtual trainings are held on a semi-annual basis – sign up is free. 

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Common Questions

Who can use this tool?
Anyone who has scripture in the required format (either Paratext USFM, or a DBL bundle) can use PTXprint. The tool was designed primarily with mother-tongue translators in mind, so many of the advanced features are intentionally hidden until the view level is changed from Basic to Full, making 400+ settings accessible – enough for even experienced typesetters.

Who else can make use of this tool?
Any local church can access Scripture texts in hundreds of languages (downloadable from the Digital Bible Library or Open.Bible) and produce well-formatted Scripture to help its members engage with God’s Word in a language and format that suits them best. Imagine being able to provide a parallel dual-language text to someone visiting or immigrating from another country in just minutes.

How is PTXprint different than InDesign with Publishing Assistant?
Each tool is crafted for a distinct user base. PTXprint simplifies the process for translators, while Publishing Assistant caters to different needs. See our detailed comparison between PTXprint and PubAssist for more info.

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