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ISBN Validator and ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 Converter

Check an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 check digit and convert between the two, with the X case and 978 prefix handled, all in your browser

  • Runs locally
  • Category Developer & DevOps
  • Best for Formatting, validating, shrinking, or inspecting code-adjacent text.
Note: A valid check digit only means the format is internally consistent — it catches typos and digit swaps. It does NOT confirm the book exists, is in print, or was ever assigned by an ISBN agency.

Hyphens and spaces are ignored. Paste an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13.

Enter an ISBN above to see validity, type and the converted form.

What this tool does

A free ISBN validator that checks the check digit of an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 and converts cleanly between the two forms. Paste a code with or without hyphens; the tool detects the length, picks the right algorithm, and tells you whether the check digit is correct. ISBN-10 uses a weighted sum with weights 10 down to 1 taken modulo 11, where a check value of 10 is written as the letter X. ISBN-13 is an EAN-13 barcode, so it uses alternating weights of 1 and 3 taken modulo 10. The result panel shows the detected type, the check digit your input carries, and the check digit the math expects, so a mismatch is easy to read at a glance. Convert an ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 by prepending the 978 Bookland prefix and recomputing, or convert a 978-prefixed ISBN-13 back to ISBN-10. Codes that start with 979 are flagged because they have no ISBN-10 equivalent. Everything runs as plain JavaScript in the page with one-click copy and a shareable link that reopens your exact code. 100 percent client-side, nothing uploaded.

Tool details

Input
Files
The page exposes text boxes, numeric controls, file pickers, or structured inputs depending on the tool.
Output
Live result + Copy
The result area focuses on usable output, with copy, download, or preview actions when supported.
Privacy
Browser-side processing
The main tool logic does not call an external API, so inputs normally stay in the current tab.
Save / share
Shareable URL state
Key settings are encoded in the URL so another person can reopen the same setup.
Performance budget
Initial JS <= 9 KB
No WASM budget is declared, keeping the tool quick to open on mobile.
Best fit
Developer & DevOps · Developer
Category and role tags drive related tools, internal links, and quick fit checks.

How to use

  1. 1. Input

    Paste or drop your content into the tool panel.

  2. 2. Process

    Click the button. All processing is local in your browser.

  3. 3. Copy / Download

    Copy the result or download to disk in one click.

How ISBN Validator fits into your work

Use it in the small gaps between coding, reviewing, debugging, and shipping.

Developer jobs

  • Formatting, validating, shrinking, or inspecting code-adjacent text.
  • Preparing snippets for documentation, tickets, commits, or handoff.
  • Checking a small payload quickly without switching tools.

Developer checks

  • Run irreversible transforms like minify or obfuscate on a copy.
  • Keep secrets out of pasted snippets unless the tool explicitly stays local.
  • Use your normal tests or linter before shipping transformed code.

Good next steps

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Made by Toolora · 100% client-side · Updated 2026-05-29