Free tools for authors and book designers

I built these two tools for authors, book designers, and typesetters. Both are free to use.

Barcode Rocket

Barcode Rocket

Free ISBN barcode generator

Create print-ready ISBN barcodes for your own books or your clients’ books. Download vector CMYK PDFs with barcodes in 100% K black.

  • Free for authors, freelance designers, and small design studios, including their clients’ books, within the free limits
  • No account needed to start
  • Custom branded templates, higher-volume workflows, and API access for publishers and agencies by arrangement
Sample ISBN barcode from Barcode Rocket with the 51999 price add-on, vector bars in 100% black
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For publishers & agencies

GREP Batch Processor

Free script for Adobe InDesign

Run your saved GREP Find/Change queries in order across the whole book. Preview the matches first, then undo the entire batch with one Ctrl+Z.

  • Windows and macOS, InDesign 2020 and newer
  • Free for personal and commercial use, no sign-up
GREP Batch Processor queries tab in InDesign: saved GREP queries numbered in run order, search options, Preview and Run buttons
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