Barcodes for Books

Do you need a barcode for your book? Books use ISBN numbers on their barcodes.

Do you have the ISBN already?

Yes – If you have an ISBN for your book, you can purchase the barcode images for your number below.

No – If you don’t have an ISBN yet, you first need to get an ISBN from the ISBN Agency in your country. After they allocate the ISBN, please come back here & purchase ISBN barcode images.

Note: Crossword books and colouring-in books do not use ISBNs. They use standard retail barcodes (EAN-13 barcodes), which can be purchased here.

Here is a list of the contact details for each ISBN Agency.

Alternatively if you live in the UK or Ireland you can get an ISBN number from The Independent Publishing Network

You can find out more on our Book Barcodes Page.

After you have your ISBN number, please return to our website and order the barcode images for your ISBN number below.

These barcodes can be used anywhere in the world

Sample ISBN Barcode:

Download Sample ISBN Barcode Images (zip file)

You will receive your ISBN barcode images straight away by email (in 5 different formats). You can choose which barcode format you prefer, and insert the barcode picture into the design for the cover of your book before printing.

ISBN Barcode with Price Code:

NOTE: If you want the barcode to include a price code (like the barcode above), let us know after you have made your order. The number “5” symbolizes the USD $ sign.

Need help?

Here are some common questions:

[Expand What is an ISBN barcode?] An ISBN is 13 digit unique identifier number assigned to books and other print, electronic, or multimedia publications. It is used for printed books and pamphlets containing more than four pages of text, maps, e-books, pdfs, Braille publications and audio books.[/Expand]

[Expand Where can I get an ISBN barcode number?] Each country has its own designated organisation that controls the distribution of ISBNs. The organisation for your country can be found here [/expand]

[Expand how many ISBN barcodes do i need?] you will need a different barcode number and image for each separate publication. this includes different formats of the same book for example if you were publishing a paperback and an eBook you would need a different number for each.[/expand]

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Take a look at our answers to common questions.

ISBN Barcode Image

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Our company has createcd barcode images for many books that are now for sale all over the world. Below are a selection of books that are using our barcode images: