How do I get a barcode for my book?

Barcodes are a requirement for selling print books through major retailers

1. A barcode is not an ISBN.
2. To use a barcode, you’ll need your book’s ISBN and pricing information.
3. You can purchase and download a barcode after you’ve created an account at MyIdentifiers.com.

Should I buy a barcode with my ISBN?

If you do not plan to sell your book in brick-and-mortar bookstores, you do not need a barcode. If you want stores to be able to scan your ISBN, you will need one. The barcode holds additional information besides the ISBN, like the price of the book.

What type of barcode do I need for a book?

The barcodes found on the back of books are called Bookland EAN or EAN-13 barcode symbols. The EAN barcode is created from the ISBN for the book. Although the EAN barcode is much like those for retail merchandise, the numbering system used to generate barcodes for books is different.

Do you need a barcode?

No matter what you’re selling or where it comes from, it needs a barcode. Every product sold in a marketplace requires a barcode, even–or especially– if you make it yourself. If you are selling“private label” products, those will require a unique bar code number.

Do audiobooks need a barcode?

No. Each version (ebook, hardcover, paperback, or audiobook) will require a separate ISBN.

How big is a barcode on a book?

Barcode Size: The symbol, which always includes the 5-digit add-on, is 1″ high x 2-3/16″ wide at 100\% magnification.

Do books have the same barcode?

Unlike most retail products in the United States, which use the UPC (Universal Product Code) barcode for product, manufacturer and price information, books use a different symbol, known as the Bookland EAN barcocde. This same symbol is used for books worldwide, and EAN stands for European Article Number.

Is barcode compulsory in India?

IS BARCODE REGISTRATION COMPULSORY? Barcode registration is not a government mandatory requirement. A retail barcode will work fine even without registration because stores enter the barcode number and link it to their billing or inventory software on an individual basis.

Do I need a barcode to print my book?

Even if you use a service like CreateSpace or Lightning Source to print your books, you still don’t need to purchase barcodes. Both companies will provide a barcode for free (based on the ISBN you use) and apply it to the rear cover during the production process.

Can I use a barcode as an ISBN?

A barcode is not an ISBN. It’s a graphical representation of your book’s ISBN and price. To use a barcode, you’ll need your book’s ISBN and pricing information.

Should I include the list price on the barcode?

You will have the option to include the price on the barcode to make your book look more like a traditionally published book. But, if you are experimenting with pricing, then DON’T put the list price on the barcode.

Where can I find the barcode on the cover template?

Barcode is NOT provided on the cover template you can generate through their website, but rather, is printed as your books are printed on demand (POD). The barcode Amazon adds to your book will not have the price on it like traditionally printed books.