ISBN-13
Product IdentificationAlso known as: ISBN
Ethan Carter
QR & Barcode Standards Specialist
ISBN-13 is the international standard book number encoded as an EAN-13 with a 978 or 979 prefix.
How it works
After the prefix it contains a registration group, publisher and title elements plus a check digit.
Where it's used
Printed and digital books worldwide, shown on back covers and copyright pages.