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Scan ID Cards to Text

Extract printed information from national IDs, driver licenses, and badges instantly.

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PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, HEIC

PDF up to 1 GB · images up to 20 MB

Tips for a clear photo
  • Lay the page flat.
  • Use even light, with no shadows.
  • Turn off the flash to avoid glare.
  • Fill the frame with the page.

Challenges in ID Card OCR

  • Scanning text adjacent to holographic security features.
  • Reading multi-language and side-by-side native scripts.
  • Handling low resolution or blurry mobile card photos.
  • Distinguishing background watermarks from foreground text.

Hologram Text Isolation

Separates printed text from holographic security overlays and watermarks.

Multi-Language ID Support

Reads IDs with dual-language text (native script + English) in one pass.

Data Field Parsing

Extracts name, ID number, date of birth, and address from structured ID layouts.

Low-Res Photo Correction

Enhances and extracts text from blurry or low-resolution mobile card photos.

Secure Auto-Delete

All uploaded ID images are automatically deleted after text extraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ID card OCR support driver licenses?

Yes. You can upload driver licenses and identity cards to quickly extract their text fields.

Is registration required?

No. Image OCR is completely open and requires no account.

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