ISBN generator
Also known as: Bookland EAN
The barcode for books β the ISBN encoded as an EAN-13 with prefix 978/979.
Print settings (PDF/EPS vector)
BWR compensates for dot gain on press β bars are drawn narrower in the file so they come out right on paper. Ask your printer for the recommended value (typical: 10β40 ΞΌm offset, 0 for thermal labels). Applies to PDF/EPS; SVG exports in black and white for screen use.
PDF/EPS are true vector with CMYK and BWR β press-ready. PNG/JPG export in high resolution for screen and office printers.
About ISBN
Books are identified by ISBN, which in barcode form is an EAN-13 with the prefix 978 or 979. The code is often complemented by a 5-digit add-on for price.
ISBNs are issued by your national ISBN agency β not by GS1.
Used for
- Books and publications
- Print-on-demand and self-publishing
Frequently asked questions
Are ISBN and EAN-13 the same thing?
The barcode is technically an EAN-13, but the number comes from the ISBN system. The prefixes 978/979 are reserved for books ("Bookland").
Where do I get an ISBN?
From your national ISBN agency β in many countries free of charge for publishers.