Author's
Retail Hub
The professional standard for book distribution. Precision-engineered for global retail compliance and print integrity.
Print Integrity
Vector-based rendering engine ensures mathematically perfect bars for every print run, from mass-market to boutique journals.
EAN-5 Support
Price Logic
Vector SVG
Infinite Scale
ISO Validated
Global Retail
Bar Integrity Analysis
Validated for Offset & Digital Print
EAN-5 Extension Module
Auto-Pricing Logic Enabled
ISBN with
Price Extensions
Why standard ISBNs fail in retail: without the EAN-5 module, checkout systems cannot auto-calculate price points, leading to manual override delays.
Automated Checkout
Reduce cashier friction at major retailers.
Currency Support
US (5), UK (9), and Global standards supported.
Reliability for
Publishing Houses
Integrate our high-resolution engine directly into your CMS or printing workflow. Zero blank images, 99.9% uptime.
Bulk Cataloging
Generate thousands of ISBNs for your entire season's catalog in seconds via CSV or API.
Print Validation
Every API response includes a mathematical validation check to ensure zero print rejects.
Simple SDKs
Modern REST API with SDKs for Python, Node.js, and PHP tailored for publishing workflows.
// ISBN + EAN-5 API Example
const isbn = await qrtrac.barcode.create({
type: 'isbn',
value: '9781234567897',
extension: '51299', // $12.99 USD
format: 'eps' // Production-ready vector
});Why Book Barcodes
Fail to Scan
Bookstore scanners are highly sensitive to contrast and bar width. Ensure your cover design doesn't compromise scannability.
The Contrast Rule
Never use red or light pastels for the barcode lines.
Safe Customization
How to use your brand colors without breaking retail logic.
Retail Scan Simulation
Use QRTRAC's built-in contrast checker before final export.
Publishing Q&A
01 What is an EAN-5 price extension?
02 What resolution do I need for a book cover?
Publish with Confidence
Join thousands of authors using QRTRAC for global distribution.