Does generating this barcode give my magazine an ISSN?

No. This tool makes an image from an existing ISSN. Apply through your ISSN centre if your publication needs a number, and agree any issue or variant codes with your distributor before printing.

How do I check the code before printing?

Leave the white margins intact, keep the image in proportion and scan a sample at its final printed size with the device you intend to use.

ISSN magazine barcode generator

Create an ISSN barcode for a magazine, journal or newspaper and download PNG or SVG for your cover.

Using ISSN

ISSN identifies a continuing publication. Its retail barcode starts with 977 and uses a different check digit from the eight-character ISSN. Use the identifier assigned to your publication, not an ISBN intended for a book.

Download PNG for documents or SVG for a sharp, resizable print layout. Generation takes place in your browser, without an account.

Questions about ISSN

Does generating this barcode give my magazine an ISSN?: No. This tool makes an image from an existing ISSN. Apply through your ISSN centre if your publication needs a number, and agree any issue or variant codes with your distributor before printing.
How do I check the code before printing?: Leave the white margins intact, keep the image in proportion and scan a sample at its final printed size with the device you intend to use.