Books require an International Standard Book Number (ISBN), a unique identifier reserved specifically for print publications. Standard retail barcodes like EAN-13 and UPC-A are not suitable for books.
How to Obtain an ISBN
In The Philippines, you can apply for an ISBN at the National Library of the Philippines
Generating an ISBN Barcode
Once you have your ISBN, it needs to be converted into an EAN-13 barcode image to be printed on your book’s cover. Properly formatted ISBN barcodes include human-readable text both above and below the barcode.
We can help generate high-quality ISBN barcode images for your publication. To request this service:
- Email us at contact@barcodesavers.ph with your ISBN.
- We’ll provide a quote and arrange a special order.
Example ISBN Barcode
Below is an example of an ISBN barcode image in JPEG format (600 DPI):
For Magazines and Journals
For serial publications like magazines and journals, an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is required.