Free resources for churches

Quelea projection, Bibles, hymnals and much more

Quelea is free and open-source church projection software. This page gathers official links and compatible resources so churches can get started without affecting their budget.

Information gathered from the official Quelea website

Download Quelea

The main download should come from the official project. According to the docs, Quelea runs on Windows, macOS and Linux; Windows is the most stable platform for most users.

Official manuals

Quelea provides official manuals, including Spanish and English versions.

Bible files ready to import

Quelea can add Bibles in XML or XMM format from the Bible tab. Each edition downloads directly from its original source; review every license before using it in your church.

4 official editions available

  • Reina-Valera 1960

    XMM / XML · from the 7-Bible package · 9.5 MB

    Download
  • Reina-Valera

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download
  • Reina-Valera 1989

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.4 MB

    Download
  • Biblia de las Américas

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.4 MB

    Download
  • Biblia Platense (Straubinger)

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.6 MB

    Download
  • Seven-Bible package

    ZIP · RV60, Contemporary, Dios Habla Hoy, NTV, NVI, LASER and TLA · 9.5 MB

    Download

50 official editions available

  • King James Version

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download
  • World English Bible

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download
  • American Standard Version

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download
  • New Heart English Bible

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download

2 official editions available

  • Korean Revised Version 1952-1961

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download
  • Korean Version

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download

2 official editions available

  • Almeida Corrigida Fiel

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download
  • Portuguese Version

    Zefania XML · ZIP · 1.3 MB

    Download

Hymnals and song databases

These databases were put together and maintained by brothers from different churches so each congregation can get started without typing songs one by one. Import them from Database > Import > Quelea song package (QSP).

Portuguese

  • Portuguese song database

    Quelea QSP · 102 songs · 525 KB

    Download
  • Hymnals and manuals for Quelea (Brazil)

    ZIP · 5 hymnals + 3 Bibles · 8.9 MB

    Download
View import guide

Full collection

  • Complete song collection

    Quelea QSP · 72,098 songs in 40+ languages · 115 MB

    Download

If your church works in more than one language, this option puts everything in a single file. It is large, so download it only once.

Free guidance for churches

If a church wants to implement Quelea, I will gladly guide them step by step. There is no charge for this help. If they want to support the time invested, they may give a voluntary donation, but it is not required.

Suggested setup and import steps

  1. 1Download and install Quelea from the official link for your operating system.
  2. 2Open Quelea and review the display/projector setup before using it in a real service.
  3. 3To add Bibles: open Options/Settings, go to the Bible tab, click Add bible and select the downloaded XML file.
  4. 4To use a Bible passage: open the Bible tab, choose version, book, chapter and verses, then click Add to Schedule.
  5. 5To import songs: go to Database > Import, choose the compatible file type, select the downloaded resource and check duplicates before importing.
  6. 6Run a complete test: add songs, Bible passages, images or videos to the Order of Service and send each item to Live.

Official sources consulted

Note: Quelea and its official resources belong to their respective authors. This page organizes reference links; each church must review every resource license before downloading or using it.