International Standard Book Number (ISBN) generator

Last modified: April 3, 2025

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) generator produces a unique identifier for books, allowing for efficient cataloging and distribution. An ISBN is usually a 13-digit number, though the older format can have 10 digits. ISBNs are used globally for the identification of books and other print publications, enabling publishers, booksellers, and libraries to track and manage inventory more efficiently.

Generator properties

The table provides key details about the generator, including the short name, sample of the generated data, the supported data types, and whether it is specific to a particular country.

Short name	Example of generated data	Data type matching	Country-specific
ISBN	2-5773-9619-8, 1-3914-2290-2, …2577396198, 1391422902, …	character varyingcharactertext	Default

Matching rules

The generator can be assigned to a column whose name is ‘ISBN’, regardless of the table name.

Configure additional options

The tool allows you to exclude ISBNs from the generated data by clearing the checkboxes next to the corresponding countries from the grid. The default list of countries is Qatar, Singapore, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Brazil, and English-speaking area.