What is ID document capture?

ID document capture is the process of digitally scanning and extracting information from identity documents such as passports, driver's licenses, and ID cards. This technology enables businesses to automate data entry, enhance user onboarding experiences, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Why is ID scanning important for businesses?

ID scanning helps businesses verify customer identities quickly and accurately. It reduces fraud, speeds up onboarding, and ensures compliance with regulations like KYC and AML.

Is ID document capture the same as OCR?

Not exactly. While OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is part of the process, ID document capture includes additional features like document detection, data structuring, liveness checks, and fraud detection.

Is document capture secure and compliant with privacy laws?

Yes, we follow strict data security practices and are compliant with global privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and others. Always verify the vendor's compliance policies.

Which types of identity documents are supported?

BlinkID supports over 2,500 identity documents from more than 140 countries, including passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses, and residence permits. For a comprehensive list, please refer to our supported documents page.

Can BlinkID be integrated into existing applications?

Absolutely. BlinkID offers flexible integration options through SDKs and APIs, allowing seamless incorporation into your mobile or web applications to enhance user verification processes.

What industries benefit from ID document capture technology?

Industries such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and e-commerce leverage ID document capture to verify user identities quickly, ensuring compliance and reducing fraud.

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Innovative capture and classification

BlinkID is designed for seamless operation and exceptional accuracy transforming your document scanning.

Auto-capture: BlinkID instantly detects and captures documents for a quick and easy user experience.

Auto-classification: BlinkID automatically identifies and processes thousands of documents, streamlining your experience and saving time.

Automated capture assistance: BlinkID provides real-time guidance to capture the perfect document image for reliable data extraction.

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Advanced OCR and data accuracy

Leverage unparalleled text recognition and precise data validation for cleaner, more accurate results in every scan.

Custom-built OCR: BlinkID’s OCR technology is tailor-made for identity documents and continually refined to provide unparalleled accuracy.

Data validation: BlinkID’s built-in validation logic meticulously checks for accuracy, reducing errors and ensuring reliability in every scan.

Field-specific character validation: BlinkID’s intelligent OCR correction distinguishes characters, minimizing common errors and delivering you cleaner, more accurate results.

On-device, real-time processing

Experience best-in-class quality with on-device, real-time processing, and multi-frame analysis.

ML on-device: BlinkID is the only solution on the market to offer on-device, real-time processing – no internet needed.

Multi-frame analysis: BlinkID analyzes multiple frames per capture, providing the highest quality results even in challenging conditions.

Contextual OCR correction: BlinkID accurately captures text against complex backgrounds, improving clarity and dependability.

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Improved verification and consistency

Boost your verification processes and increase consistency with BlinkID’s advanced features, pushing the limits of what’s possible in document scanning.

Enhanced server-side accuracy: BlinkID’s advanced server-side ensures the highest degree of scanning accuracy.

Face capture & extraction: BlinkID enhances your verification processes with high-quality facial images extracted alongside document data, facilitating easy and accurate identity checks.

Barcode scanning & extraction: BlinkID utilizes top-tier barcode scanning technology for flawless decoding and data extraction.

If you need ID card verification after capture and extraction, explore the BlinkID Verify solution.

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Built-in camera management

The camera screen automatically detects and classifies various identity document types.

Automatic document type recognition

There is no need to preselect ID type or hold and position the document in a certain way, resulting in a successful scan every time.

Data consistency and validation

The data from both sides of the document and different zones (barcode, MRZ or visual zone) is matched and validated according to predefined rules.

Simple yet powerful interface

Real-time instructions for avoiding glare, blur, or data obstructions are easy to follow and ensure the acquisition of the best document image.

Age verification

There is a built-in automated age calculation with an option to set up age limits.

Support for worldwide document types

With in-house expertise in identity documents, we regularly track newly issued IDs.

Anonymization of data or images

BlinkID can partially or fully mask certain parts of the identity document (in extracted results and cropped images) for privacy compliance.

Customization of mandatory fields

Define required fields at the document level or universally across all document types, and focus only on those relevant to your use case.

UI adjustments and translations

Design UI (fonts, colors, icons) to fit your branding and translate it into various languages.

TESTIMONIALS

What our partners have to say about our identity solutions

Here are genuine client testimonials showcasing the impact of Microblink's AI solutions. Explore how our technology enhanced efficiency, simplified processes, and drove real-world results for these businesses.

"Banco Azteca was able to easily implement BlinkID across multiple mobile applications and use cases, whether users were trying to open a bank account or apply for a loan. We couldn't be more impressed with how agile and versatile it is, seamlessly integrating with our onboarding processes while delivering accurate, real-time results."

Francisco León

IT Director

Banco Azteca

“BlinkID allowed us to handle an influx of tourists in a faster, more efficient fashion, thus increasing productivity and management of services.

Were it not for the agility of Microblink's ID scanning technology, thousands of patients would not have benefitted from our testing services.”

Xavier Ewing

IT and Operations Manager

Omnicare Medical Centre

“Microblink’s automated, AI-powered ID scanning technology is fast, accurate, and proven.

By integrating BlinkID into the Identity Warrior app, we can reduce the amount of time it takes a soldier to do a biometric enrollment, while also increasing the quality of the biographic data.”

Steve Battjer

Owner and Chief Engineer

5010 Tech

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