A series of red-emitting phosphors InNbO 4 :Eu 3+ ,Bi 3+ was prepared by a high temperature solid-state reaction. The structure, size distribution and luminescence properties of the phosphors were respectively characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), laser particle size and molecular fluorescence spectrometer. The XRD results indicate that the phase-pure samples have been obtained and the crystal structure of the host has not changed under the Eu 3+ and Bi 3+ co-doping. The test of size distribution shows that the phosphor has a normal size distribution. The excitation spectra illustrate that the dominant sharp peaks are located at 394 nm ( 7 F 0 → 5 L 6 ) and 466 nm ( 7 F 0 → 5 D 2 ). Meanwhile, the emission spectra reveal that the phosphors excited by the wavelength of 394 nm or 466 nm have an intense red-emission line at 612 nm owing to the 5 D 0 → 7 F 2 transition of Eu 3+ . Bi 3+ doping has not changed the peak positions except the photoluminescence intensity. The emission intensity is related to Bi 3+ concentration, and it is up to the maximum when the Bi 3+ -doping concentration is 4 mol%. Due to good photoluminescence properties of the phosphor, the InNbO 4 :0.04Eu 3+ ,0.04Bi 3+ may be used as a red component for white light-emitting diodes.