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JW Library Backup and Restore Guide
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Everything You Need to Know About the JW Library App
A practical guide to using JW Library for personal study, meetings, and reading the Bible in the translation and language you prefer.
Browse the GuidesWhat the JW Library App Is
JW Library is a free app for Bible reading and study. It includes several Bible translations, publications, and tools that let you highlight verses, take notes, and open more than one book side by side. Once you download the content you want, most of it works offline, so you are not tied to a data connection while you read.
The app runs on phones, tablets, and computers, and it keeps your notes and highlights in sync when you sign in. For many users it replaces a stack of printed books with something they already carry everywhere.
What You Can Do With It
Read Multiple Bible Versions
Switch between translations and compare verses side by side.
Highlight and Take Notes
Mark verses in different colors and attach your own notes, all searchable later.
Work Offline
Download books and media once, then read them without internet.
Follow Along at Meetings
Open the songbook, watch videos, and jump straight to referenced scriptures.
Adjust Text and Layout
Change font size, spacing, and day or night themes for comfortable reading.
Many Languages
Download publications in hundreds of languages, side by side.
How to Get Started
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Download the App
Install JW Library from your device's official app store, or set up JW Library for PC if you prefer reading on a computer. Free, no in-app purchases.
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Add Your Language and Bible
Pick your primary language, then download the Bible translation and publications you want on the device.
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Sign In to Sync
Sign in so your notes, highlights, and bookmarks carry over between phone, tablet, and computer.
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Start Reading and Studying
Open a chapter, highlight what stands out, add notes, and search any word or verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JW Library app free?
Yes. Completely free, no subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases.
Does JW Library work without internet?
Most of it does, once you've downloaded the Bibles and publications you want.
Which devices can run JW Library?
Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, with notes synced across them when signed in.
Can I keep my notes when I switch phones?
Yes, sign in on both devices with the same account to back up and restore automatically.
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