How do I create a ISBN-13 barcode?

Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. 9783161484100), adjust the design and download the ISBN-13 barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.

What is a ISBN-13 barcode used for?

Typical use cases are Books and publishers, Book trade, Libraries.

A valid example is “9783161484100”. Just enter your own value and the ISBN-13 barcode is generated instantly in the preview.

Yes. Barcode Studio is completely free and requires no sign-up.

You can export as PNG, SVG or PDF and print directly.

Yes, Barcode Studio runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

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Create ISBN-13 barcodes online for free – for books, publishers and the book trade.

Value

The ISBN barcode represents the 13-digit book number as an EAN-13 and is used in book trade worldwide to uniquely identify titles.

An optional price add-on can be included; the check digit is calculated automatically.

Category: 1D retail barcode (book)
Data & character set: 13 digits, prefix 978/979
Capacity: 12 payload digits + 1 check digit, optional price add-on
Check / error correction: Modulo-10 check digit (automatic)
Norm / standard: ISO 2108 / GS1 (EAN-13 layout)
Size & printing: like EAN-13, often with a 5-digit add-on
Good to know: The ISBN uniquely identifies a book title; the add-on can encode the retail price.

Code	Category	Data & character set
ISBN-13 barcode	1D retail barcode (book)	13 digits, prefix 978/979
EAN barcode	1D retail barcode	13 digits (GTIN-13)
EAN-8 barcode	1D retail barcode (compact)	8 digits (GTIN-8)
UPC-A barcode	1D retail barcode (North America)	12 digits (GTIN-12)

This helps you pick the right code type for your use case faster.

The type “ISBN-13 barcode” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
Enter your value (example: 9783161484100).
Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
Download the ISBN-13 barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print an A4 label sheet.

Keep enough quiet zone left and right (at least 10× the module width) so checkout scanners trigger reliably.
Print black on white with high contrast – light, glossy or metallic backgrounds hurt readability.
Do not scale below 80 % of the nominal size; oversized-down retail barcodes get rejected at the till.

How do I create a ISBN-13 barcode?: Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. 9783161484100), adjust the design and download the ISBN-13 barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.
What is a ISBN-13 barcode used for?: Typical use cases are Books and publishers, Book trade, Libraries.
What is an example value for a ISBN-13 barcode?: A valid example is “9783161484100”. Just enter your own value and the ISBN-13 barcode is generated instantly in the preview.
Is the ISBN Barcode Generator free?: Yes. Barcode Studio is completely free and requires no sign-up.
Which download formats are available?: You can export as PNG, SVG or PDF and print directly.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes, Barcode Studio runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

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