About ISSN + 2 Ziffern
ISSN barcode with 2-digit add-on (EAN-2) for the issue number – standard on magazine covers.
Data format
ISSN + variant + space + 2-digit issue number.
Example: 0317-8471 00 05
ISBN Codes
ISBN, ISSN and ISMN identify books, periodicals and printed music. Technically they are EAN-13 barcodes with the prefixes 978/979 or 977, often extended by a 2- or 5-digit add-on for price or issue.
Frequently asked questions about ISSN + 2 Ziffern
Is the ISSN + 2 Ziffern generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many ISSN + 2 Ziffern barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the ISSN + 2 Ziffern barcode have?
PNG files are generated with adjustable module width and up to 600 DPI. For print we recommend the lossless SVG vector format which scales without any quality loss.
Is my data stored?
No. The barcode content is only processed to render the image and is not stored. We only count anonymously how often a barcode type is used.
Can I embed ISSN + 2 Ziffern barcodes in my website or software?
Yes. Every barcode has a stable image URL (see “Embed HTML”) which you can use in websites, label software or spreadsheets.