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ISSN barcode generator
Format XXXX-XXXX, for example 0317-8471.
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ISSN
ISSN identifies magazines, newspapers, yearbooks and other continuing publications. The barcode is an EAN-13 with the 977 prefix derived from the eight-character ISSN. Individual issues often add a two-digit add-on for volume and issue number.
- For magazines, newspapers and periodicals
- Input in the official XXXX-XXXX format
- The check character may be an X, meaning 10
Frequently asked questions
All barcode types
EAN-13Enter 12 digits — we calculate the check digit for you.EAN-8Enter 7 digits, the check digit is added automatically.UPC-AEnter 11 digits for a valid 12-digit UPC-A.UPC-EEnter 7 or 8 digits — the compact form of UPC-A.ITF-14For cases, trays and trade units (14 digits).GS1-128With Application Identifiers, e.g. (01)(17)(10).ISBNEnter your ISBN with dashes, for example 978-90-274-3964.ISSNFormat XXXX-XXXX, for example 0317-8471.Code 128Letters, digits and symbols in one compact symbol.Code 39The classic symbology for legacy scanners and industry.Code 93More compact than Code 39, with double error checking.QR CodeFor links, text and more — no account, no expiry.Data MatrixThe smallest 2D code — for components and medical products.PDF417Lots of text in one symbol — for documents and tickets.
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