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What is ISMN Barcode?
An ISMN barcode identifies printed music (sheet music and scores) as an EAN-13 with the 979-0 prefix, the music-industry equivalent of an ISBN.
- Base: EAN-13 (979-0 prefix)
ISMN Barcode Generator
This free ISMN Barcode generator turns your data into a clean, scannable, print-ready ISMN Barcode in seconds. Adjust the size and colours, preview instantly, and download as PNG or SVG for your product label, packaging or marketing material — no sign-up required.
Where ISMN Barcode is used
- Music publishing
- Sheet-music retail
When to use ISMN Barcode
Use an ISMN barcode on published sheet music and scores.
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ISMN specification
| Type | Retail 1D barcode |
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| Data capacity | 12 digits + 1 check digit (13 digits total) |
| Character set | Numeric only (0-9) |
| Nominal width | 37.29 mm (100% magnification) |
| Nominal height | 25.93 mm |
| Minimum quiet zone | 11 modules on the left, 7 on the right |
| Used on | Retail products worldwide except North America |
| Marketplaces | Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, Jio Mart, Ajio |
| Check digit | Modulo-10 (position 13) |
| ISO standard | ISO/IEC 15420 |