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Free ISBN barcode generator
Enter your ISBN and download a print-ready EAN-13 barcode for your back cover — vector PDF, EPS or SVG for the printer, PNG or JPG for everything else. Free, no sign-up.
1. Your ISBN
Everything happens in your browser. Your ISBN is not sent to us or stored anywhere.
2. Appearance
3. Your barcode
Type your ISBN to see the barcode.
Which file should I use?
PDF or EPS for your printer or designer: vector files that stay sharp at any size, with bars in 100 % black. SVG for Canva, Inkscape or the web. PNG / JPG for Word or quick previews.
Printing tips
Keep the barcode at 80 % size or more, in dark bars on a light background, and leave the white margins around it. Place it on the lower right of the back cover. Always test-scan the printed proof.
No ISBN yet?
We obtain official ISBNs through the Ministry of Arts and Culture, from 25,000 FCFA, with the barcode ready for print.
ISBN barcode questions
Is this ISBN barcode generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit. You can use the barcodes commercially on your books.
What kind of barcode is used on books?
Books use an EAN-13 barcode that carries the 13-digit ISBN (starting with 978 or 979). If you enter an old 10-digit ISBN, the tool converts it to ISBN-13 automatically.
What is the 5-digit price add-on?
The small second barcode (EAN-5) can carry a price. Its first digit gives the currency: 5 for US dollars (51995 = $19.95), 0 or 1 for pounds sterling. 90000 means “no price indicated”. Most books sold in Cameroon do not need it.
How do I get the hyphens printed above the barcode?
Type your ISBN with the hyphens exactly as they appear on your ISBN certificate (for example 978-9956-XXX-XX-X). The hyphens depend on how your number was assigned, so the tool keeps the ones you type.
Can I make up an ISBN number?
No. An ISBN must be assigned by the official ISBN agency of your country. In Cameroon, ISBNs are issued through the Ministry of Arts and Culture — we can obtain one for you.