Create ISBN Barcode
Barcode for encoding International Standard Book Number, a 13-digit unique number that identifies books. Client must have a valid ISBN to create this barcode.
Barcodes have an optional price add-on. To add the price for US sales, the five-digit string would be “5xxxx” where “xxxx” is the price with two decimal places. For example, a book with a price of $19.99 would use the price add-on “51999”. To omit price data, enter “90000” in this field.
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What is a Bookland EAN barcode?
The barcode printed on books is an EAN-13 symbol that encodes the 13-digit ISBN, historically called a "Bookland EAN." It is the standard scanned at bookstores and libraries worldwide and is required by most retailers and distributors.
How does the price add-on work?
An optional 5-digit add-on to the right of the main symbol encodes the suggested retail price. For US pricing use "5" followed by the price in dollars and cents, so $19.99 becomes "51999". Enter "90000" when you do not want to encode a price.
Which file should I send to my printer?
Use the free JPG only for on-screen proofs. Book covers should be printed from the vector EPS, which stays sharp at any size and includes the correct bar width reduction for reliable scanning.