ID Scan & Extraction API for Developers

Get structured JSON data from 11,000+ identity document types, including passports, driver's licenses, visas, and national IDs across 200+ countries and territories. Powered by PixLab Vision ↗, our accurate, developer-friendly, and SDK-Free REST API processes any document, with or without MRZ.

  •  Document Identification: Efficiently recognize and classify various types of documents, including IDs, passports, and driving licenses…
  •  Data Extraction: Accurately extract relevant data from uploaded documents, such as personal information (e.g., full name, ID number, date of birth, address, etc).
  •  Privacy First: All processing is performed entirely in-memory (RAM). No persistent storage is used, and no logs or uploaded images are retained.
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  • SDK-Free - Single REST API Endpoint
  • 11K IDs from 200+ Countries & Territories

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11097+ ID Documents
   
200 Countries & Territories
75+ Millions of API Calls each month

The DOCSCAN API extracts data from over 11,097 ID and travel documents across 200 countries & territories, featuring Face Detection and Extraction. DOCSCAN → Quickly scan and process ID documents with accuracy and comprehensive multi-language support, delivering reliable results globally.

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Unmatched Document Coverage

Passport Template

✔ Built for Every Industry

User Onboarding

Enhance security across your digital platforms.

User Verification

Ensure authenticity in user profiles.

Marketplace & Communities

Safeguard against harmful content and fraudulent listings.

Gaming & Entertainment

Increase player engagement and deter cheating.

SDK-Free, Single REST API Endpoint

The DOCSCAN API endpoint can process 11,094 ID document types, including Passports, ID Cards, Driver Licenses, Residence Cards, Birth & Death Certificates, and Visas. Support documents from over 200 countries and territories. This wide coverage helps businesses support users from almost anywhere. Integrate DOCSCAN API seamlessly with your preferred programming languages and frameworks. No SDK needed, just a single REST API endpoint.

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Streamline ID Document Scanning with DOCSCAN

SDK-free. Scalable. Built for developers & businesses.

High-Volume Architecture

Process large batches of ID documents in parallel with DOCSCAN's cloud-scale backend powered by the PixLab Vision Platform. Designed for enterprise-grade performance.

Global Document Coverage

DOCSCAN supports over 11,000+ document types from 19+ countries, ensuring reliable ID scanning across regions.

Multi-Language Support

Supports both structured and unstructured documents, including non-MRZ IDs, in multiple languages. Perfect for international use cases and multilingual onboarding flows.

Single REST API Endpoint

Integrate using one secure RESTful API — no SDKs, no external dependencies. Works with any language that supports HTTPS.

Privacy-First by Design

All data is processed in-memory. Nothing is stored or logged. For full control, faces can be extracted to your private S3 bucket.

Developer-First Integration

Get started quickly with clear documentation, copy-ready code, and a live API console. Designed to save dev time and reduce complexity.
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Frequently Asked Questions - ID Scan API

The PixLab ID Scan API is a developer-friendly, SDK-free REST API namely DOCSCAN that enables you to extract structured data from government-issued ID documents like passports, national ID cards, and driver's licenses. It's secured with TLS 1.3 and built on PixLab's Vision Language Models for maximum accuracy.

The ID Scan API supports over 11K document types from 200+ countries and territories, including passports, national ID cards, driver licenses, visas, and residence permits. Multi-language and MRZ/non-MRZ formats are also supported. Refer to the official documentation for the full list of supported documents types.

Yes. All ID documents are processed entirely in-memory (RAM), and automatically purged after processing. No data is stored or logged on PixLab’s servers. You can optionally configure your own AWS S3 bucket for storing extracted face crops, if needed.

On average, the ID Scan API responds in 2-5 seconds for most documents, depending on image resolution and network latency. The system is optimized for high-volume processing and low-latency response times.

You can start a free trial by signing up on the PixLab Console ↗ to get your API key. Test the API using the provided documentation and code samples at DOCSCAN → documentation page.

Yes. For clients with strict data residency or compliance needs, the ID Scan API is available as an on-premise deployment. Contact the PixLab Support to learn more about private server or EU-hosted options (France or Germany via OVH).

Developer-Friendly Integration

SDK-Free & Effortless API Integration

Integrate DOCSCAN in minutes using any modern language or framework.

Framework Friendly

Plug DOCSCAN directly into popular frameworks like Laravel, Django, Express, or Spring with minimal setup.

Multi-Language Ready

Whether you code in Python, PHP, Java, Node.js, or Go, DOCSCAN integrates seamlessly via HTTPS.

100% SDK-Free

No SDKs. No lock-in. Just make REST API calls. Works out of the box with any HTTPS-capable environment.

Clear Documentation

Follow developer-first API guides with real examples and quick-start references.

Code Samples

Accelerate development with real code snippets in Python, Java, PHP, JavaScript, and more.

Developer Community

Get help, share ideas, and explore real use cases in the growing PixLab developer community.

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