ID-Card Scanner

The ID-Card Scanner app is an essential tool designed to verify the validity of identification documents such as ID cards and passports, especially useful for professionals including police or customs officers, bank employees, or car rental staff who frequently handle such documents. It focuses on analyzing the machine-readable zone (MRZ) that adheres to the ICAO standard, which includes a person's key biographical data.

Users can authenticate the MRZ by ensuring that the check digits derived from personal information like birth dates and expiration dates are accurate. This real-time verification process aids in confirming the legitimacy of documents and combating fraud. The premium version expands its capabilities to include the full MRZ, encompassing serial numbers, personal numbers, and comprehensive ID checks.

To assist in identifying counterfeit documents, examples of fraudulent IDs with incorrect MRZs are showcased, and it provides a clear representation of how numbers and letters should appear in the standard OCR-B font. This side-by-side comparison template is invaluable for document verification tasks.

For new users, a demo mode is available to preview the expert features of the professional version. What sets this tool apart is its extensive reach, offering support for identity document verification across over 190 countries. Given the scope of its service and contribution to security practices, it is a critical asset to have on any smartphone or tablet employed in professional settings where document validation is imperative.

With the additional benefits of having no required permissions for the pro version and an intuitive layout, ID-Card Scanner stands as a leader in the document verification domain.