iTunes is a media player and multimedia content store developed by Apple on 9 January 2001, designed to play, organise and sync Apple devices such as iPods, iPhones and iPads.
iTunes users can organise music into playlists, edit file information, burn CDs, convert files into different formats and buy music through the iTunes Store. It also offers the "smart playlist", which automatically detects songs based on the user's search criteria, like a database.
Do you want to sell your products on iTunes?
If you want to sell through iTunes, you'll need the different barcodes according to their uses.
Do you need a barcode to sell on iTunes?
Yes. As with any other product sold in a physical store or through any online platform, on iTunes you also need barcodes to sell yours on this globally used platform. On iTunes each product must have its own identifier so the whole inventory can be tracked.
What types of barcodes are used on iTunes?
On iTunes the barcodes used are the same as for other product categories, so it's also important for multimedia stores to have them. For platforms like iTunes there are EAN codes —used for albums— and ISRC codes (International Standard Recording Code) —used for individual songs.
What is an EAN, UPC or ISRC barcode?
EAN codes (European Article Number) are used in the EU and, for some time now, by most countries worldwide. They consist of a 13-digit line system readable quickly by an optical reader, in a 1-6-6 structure (country of origin, manufacturer, product identifier).
UPC codes (Universal Product Code) are also a line system but, unlike EAN, have 12 digits. The difference is that UPC is used in the US and Canada, while EAN is used by most countries.
ISRC codes (International Standard Recording Code) form a number system recognised internationally for music, audio and video recordings.
How do barcodes work on iTunes?
These barcodes are read by a scanner or optical reader through a series of lines, and the information is translated by a computer. iTunes uses this system to market its products online.
For iTunes, you'll submit your multimedia content and its EAN code together. Once the song recordings are finished, iTunes can start selling them without issues.
If you already have a list of individual songs to sell through iTunes, you'll need to provide the ISRC number for each song.
And if you want to appear on the Billboard charts, sales must be tracked in the SoundScan system, which requires a UPC code to register your album's performance.
With ISRC codes you can track digital music sales to secure copyright, which is extremely important for iTunes.
How to get a barcode for iTunes?
You can get a barcode for iTunes the same day, online, through specialised companies. Just follow these steps:
- Order the codes through our platform and specify how many you need based on the number of products. Each code is unique to each product.
- Agree a payment method; once paid, you'll receive an email confirmation.
- The barcodes are emailed to you in graphic format so you can print and apply them to your products.
In what format do you get iTunes codes?
- JPEG — the most used; compresses images and is easily read by any computer.
- TIFF — used when the image needs a transparent background.
- EPS — high quality and versatility, preferred by many graphic designers.
What are the payment methods to get EAN and UPC codes?
To pay, only contact details and a credit card are needed; no product information is required. You can also pay via PayPal and bank transfer. For more information, contact us.