Free author tool
Enter an ISBN-13, add an optional price, and download a scannable barcode in seconds.
An ISBN, or International Standard Book Number, is a unique code assigned to a specific edition of a book. For self-published authors it is the gateway to professional distribution: without it your book can't be tracked in inventories or sold through traditional channels. Every print edition — hardcover, paperback or special version — needs its own ISBN.
Enter the 13 digits, hyphenated as you want them printed above the bars. An ISBN-10 is converted automatically.
Adds the five-digit price code bookstores scan. Leave blank for a barcode without a price.
Enter an ISBN to generate the barcode preview
Our free ISBN barcode generator makes it easy to create high-quality, scannable barcodes for your book covers. Whether you're preparing a print-ready PDF or a digital cover, this tool converts your ISBN-13 into a professional barcode image in just seconds.
Once downloaded, simply add the barcode to your back cover in your preferred design tool, such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator. Most printers and marketplaces accept these files, but always double-check placement requirements.
Note: This tool does not issue ISBNs — it only creates barcodes for an ISBN you already own.
Many barcode generators online are either generic product tools or hidden marketing traps. They may require sign-ups, charge fees, or attempt to sell ISBNs. This tool stands out because it is completely free and doesn't require any email or login to use. It was built with self-publishers in mind, ensuring every feature is tailored for book creators. Above all, it focuses on simplicity and reliability, giving you a fast, hassle-free way to generate professional ISBN barcodes without unnecessary steps or complications.
With this tool, you can create your ISBN barcode online in minutes without worrying about extra costs or hidden steps.
Not every book needs a barcode, but nearly all print editions do. If your book is digital-only or sold exclusively through a single online platform, a barcode is usually unnecessary. However, if you're publishing a physical book, planning to distribute it through bookstores or wholesalers, or using your own ISBN instead of one provided by a platform, a barcode becomes essential.
When creating a barcode, you can include pricing or leave it blank, depending on your sales approach.
Best for flexibility
Use if most sales happen online or you sell directly at events and book fairs.
Enter 90000
If your print book will be sold in stores, a placeholder ensures it scans correctly. Enter 90000 in the price field and bookstores assign their own price at checkout.
e.g. 12.99
Use this when you know the final retail price or want the price printed and visible on your cover.
Everything authors ask about ISBN barcodes before sending a cover to print.
Work out what each sale pays you with the KDP royalty calculator, or ask us to prepare the whole cover.
KDP Royalty Calculator
Yes — generate one barcode per ISBN. Each book edition requires its own unique barcode.
Yes. It works with both platform-provided and author-purchased ISBNs, as long as they are valid ISBN-13 numbers.
ISBN-13 is the global standard for print books. ISBN-10 codes are outdated and no longer used for barcodes — if you enter one, the tool converts it to its ISBN-13 form first.
Yes, but make sure it stays scannable. Barcodes that are too small or distorted can fail at stores or print facilities; the SVG download scales without loss.
PDF for professional printers, PNG for design flexibility, JPG for simple, widely compatible layouts, and SVG when your designer wants a vector.
Our designers build print-ready covers with the ISBN barcode placed to each retailer's specification.
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