What is ISBN Barcode?

ISBN-13 barcodes all start with 978 or 979. They're EAN-13 codes with a special GS1 prefix assigned to the book industry.

How do I look up a isbn barcode barcode?

Enter any barcode at upc.dev or call GET /v1/product/{barcode}. upc.dev aggregates dozens of authoritative sources and returns name, brand, category, recalls, and full intelligence.

Is ISBN Barcode the same worldwide?

ISBN Barcode is part of the GS1 global identification system. Check digits, prefix ranges, and format rules are standardized globally.

Where can I see a real ISBN Barcode example?

Live example from the canonical catalog: 9780000000000. View full intelligence at https://upc.dev/product/9780000000000

Barcode Education

ISBN Barcode

International Standard Book Number — 978/979 prefix books

What is ISBN?

ISBN (International Standard Book Number) uniquely identifies books. Since 2007, ISBNs are 13 digits. They are actually EAN-13 barcodes where the GS1 prefix is always 978 or 979 — the "Bookland" EAN prefix assigned to the book industry.

Structure

978-0-306-40615-7
│   │ │   │     └ Check digit
│   │ │   └───── Title/Edition
│   │ └───────── Publisher prefix
│   └─────────── Registration group (language/country)
└─────────────── Bookland prefix (always 978 or 979)

Live Book Example

Real Book from Database

9780000000000 View full book data →