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ISBN checker and converter

Validate an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 and convert between them.

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About ISBN checker and converter

Validates an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 using its check digit and converts between them. ISBN-13 uses alternating weights of 1 and 3 and must total a multiple of 10, while ISBN-10 uses weights 10 to 1 and divides by 11, with X standing for 10. Books published since 2007 use 13 digits.

How to use ISBN checker and converter

  1. Type or paste your text in the box above.
  2. The result appears instantly as you type.
  3. Copy the result or download it as a file.

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Frequently asked questions

Can every ISBN-13 be turned into an ISBN-10?

Only those starting with 978. Numbers beginning with 979 have no ISBN-10 equivalent, because that prefix was never part of the older system.

Is ISBN checker and converter free?

Yes. ISBN checker and converter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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