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Read the EAN on the back cover, then see the ISBN-13, the ISBN-10 when one exists, and whether the check character is valid.
Scan the book barcode, not the price add-on that sometimes sits to the right. If both are in the frame, cover the smaller add-on.
How to use this tool
- Scan the barcode on the book.
- Read the ISBN-13.
- Copy it into the ISBN barcode tool if you need new artwork.
Practical guidance
Scan the book barcode, not the price add-on that sometimes sits to the right. If both are in the frame, cover the smaller add-on.
Checks before you use the output
A valid check character does not prove the ISBN was issued, and it does not look up the title.
Questions and answers
Why is there no ISBN-10?
Numbers that start with 979 do not convert to ISBN-10.
Does this find the book title?
No. It only reads and checks the number in the symbol.
The number has an extra five digits.
That is usually a price add-on. Cover it and scan again.