
ID Parsing
Collect information from IDs, driver’s licenses, and passports from around the world
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IDScan.net is the leading provider of AI-based ID scanning, ID parsing, ID authentication, and fraud detection







How ID Parsing Works
Turn 2D barcodes and MRZ into data – sync’d to any database or application

How it works
The process of collecting, separating, and classifying information from the various fields on an ID.
The individual’s information is stored on the ID in a barcode. When an ID is scanned, parsing technology automatically captures the data from the ID and converts it to a usable and consistent format.
Parsing can be accomplished easily using an ID scanner. It can also be performed using a mobile device which has been enabled with barcode scanning capabilities.

Auto-Capture
Auto-capture is a data entry process in which a scan is used to automatically fill form fields or complete data entry into a database. All the data stored on an ID can be scanned, parsed, and automatically captured for use in a database or application. This is a huge timesaver and greatly reduces errors since the exact information stored on the ID is what is ingested into the system.

IDScan.net’s ID Parsing Software Development Kit allows you to incorporate ID reading capabilities into your own application. Our state of the art component is made for developers and can read the digital data from the magnetic stripe and 2D barcode from driver’s licenses, state-issued ID cards, military ID cards, common access cards (CAC), gun permits, and Canadian health cards.
Component features:
- 2D barcode (PDF417), magnetic stripe and MRZ(Passports)
- Complete data parsing
- Works with virtually any language(i.e. C++, .NET, VBScript, Java)
- Compatible with Windows OS, iOS, Android, Linux, SPARK, etc
- Available for 32-bit or 64-bit OS

ID Parsing SDKs
Are you working on a native application or web application that you would like to capture data from IDs?
Our ID Parsing SDK enables instant, accurate data capture from an ID scan.
Reach out to our developer advocacy team, or test our our SDKs below. We offer the most flexible, lightweight, and affordable identity verification developer tools in the industry.
Readable Fields From An ID
The following are a list of available fields which can be parsed from commonly issued drivers’ licenses and state-issued IDs.

Frequently Asked Questions
ID parsing simply reads barcodes and translates all the data stored in a barcode into readable data, matched to fields inside your system. It works on 2D barcodes (PDF417) and passport MRZs.
No. This SDK reads the barcode on the back of the ID and ingests the data stored in the 2D barcode. It is much more accurate than optical character recognition.
This SDK works for all US drivers’ licenses and state-issued IDs, as well as all government IDs. It also works on most Canadian IDs, military IDs, and some Canadian healthcare cards. It can also scan the MRZ on passports for all countries globally. It does not work on QR codes, magstripes, or RFID chips. We also offer credit card parsing via a separate SDK.
If you are using the camera on a mobile device you will also need our ID Scanning SDK. If you are using a device that is built for scanning no additional hardware is required.
- Does not require Internet connectivity to scan IDs.
- Parses ID data locally on each device, which results in faster processing speed.
- Ability to scan IDs using the camera on the back of your device (requires 5-megapixel camera or greater).
- Master license available for unlimited deployment.
- 24/7/365 customer and technical support.
- VB.NET project
- C++ project
- C# project
- C# with Form project
- C# with Form and Reader project
- Visual Studio Examples Bundle (Includes Client-Server)
- Java Example
- C# Example project for SDK Lite(Hardware ID and Registration Key)
- VB.NET Example project for SDK Lite(Hardware ID and Registration Key)
- C# Example project for SDK Lite and Eseek Scanner/Reader
- Example with ID Parser / WinForms / M280
- iOS X-Code Example Scanning and Parsing
- Java Android
- Java/C++ Linux
- Web Services/API Examples
Parse IDs remotely
Easily integrate our digital identity verification API into your application or website to fully automate age verification and identity confirmation. The DIVE API is capable of parsing IDs and provides additional tools like anti-spoofing face match, layered address checks, and social security administration verification.

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We’d be happy to show you our ID and passport parsing products and developer tools. Click the link below to schedule time to meet with a specialist.
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