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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.