How do I create a ISSN barcode?

Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. 9771234567003), adjust the design and download the ISSN barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.

What is a ISSN barcode used for?

Typical use cases are Journals and magazines, Publishers, Libraries.

A valid example is “9771234567003”. Just enter your own value and the ISSN 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 ISSN barcodes online for free – for journals, magazines and serial publications.

Value

The ISSN barcode identifies journals and serial publications and is also based on the EAN-13 structure.

Ideal for publishers and libraries to label issues uniquely and machine-readably.

Category: 1D barcode (serial)
Data & character set: 13 digits, prefix 977
Capacity: 12 payload digits + 1 check digit, optional issue add-on
Check / error correction: Modulo-10 check digit (automatic)
Norm / standard: ISO 3297 (EAN-13 layout)
Size & printing: like EAN-13
Good to know: Identifies serial publications; the add-on distinguishes individual issues.

Code	Category	Data & character set
ISSN barcode	1D barcode (serial)	13 digits, prefix 977
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 “ISSN barcode” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
Enter your value (example: 9771234567003).
Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
Download the ISSN 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 ISSN barcode?: Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. 9771234567003), adjust the design and download the ISSN barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.
What is a ISSN barcode used for?: Typical use cases are Journals and magazines, Publishers, Libraries.
What is an example value for a ISSN barcode?: A valid example is “9771234567003”. Just enter your own value and the ISSN barcode is generated instantly in the preview.
Is the ISSN 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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