International Standard Book Number (ISBN) generator

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) generator produces a unique 10-digit identifier for books, allowing for efficient cataloging and distribution. 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 lists key details about the data generator, including its short name, an example of generated data, supported data types, and country-specific data.

Short name Example of generated data Data type matching Country-specific data
ISBN 2-5773-9619-8, 1-3914-2290-2, …
2577396198, 1391422902, …
character varying
character
text
Default (United States)

Matching rules

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

Configure additional options

You can 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.

Preview of the column data generated by the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) generator

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) generator