Open Source Client-Side JavaScript Bitcoin Wallet Generator Updated September 5, 2013
(This helps to generate more random & secure bitcoin addresses.)
Welcome! Let's print out a beautiful and secure wallet for your bitcoins.
Here's an overview of what will happen, step by step.Step 1: Calibrate Printer
Before printing out a wallet you'll need to "calibrate" your printer for zoom and horizontal shift to accommodate your particular browser / printer combination. Without proper callibration, your wallet will end up the wrong size or with a misaligned reverse side.
Step 2: Print Front
Next we'll print out the front side of your wallet. A public address and private key will automatically be generated.
Step 3: Print Back
Then you will put the same page back in your printer (but upside down) to print out the back side of your wallet. This isn't just for good looks: the back side design includes additional tamper-resistant safeguards.
Step 4: Cut, Fold, Seal & Fund
Find your scissors! Time to cut out your wallet, fold it, and seal it with opaque (light-blocking) tape—or better yet tamper-evident holographic tape.) Now you're ready to transfer bitcoins from your online holdings to your new wallet.
90 second video demonstration on YouTube »
To calibrate your printer, print out this page in LANDSCAPE (wide) format. Based on the results, adjust the "zoom" and "horizontal shift" until the printed ruler closely matches a real ruler, and has equal margins on the left and right sides of the page. Once you have a properly sized & centered ruler, go on to step 2.
PS: Once you get your wallets printing out properly, please consider sending feedback so we can share successful print settings with others.
Zoom / Shift : Default
Reload the front page into your printer first. And don't forget to print in LANDSCAPE mode!
Print Wallet Back
How to cut & fold your 2-sided wallet:
Cut out your wallet (use the dotted lines on the front as a guide, not the back!)Now fold the more narrow private key area in half, and then over again as indicated by the dotted lines in this diagram:
The final wallet will be a rectangle shape with the more narrow private key area folded over it, like this:
Finally seal your wallet by placing two strips of sturdy light-blocking tape over the top and bottom edges of the private (folded) area. A zip-seal bag will keep it safe from moisture (especially important for inkjet prints.)
Click here to order some holographic tamper-evident tape and/or zip-sealing waterproof bags »