The MRZ Scanner API, powered by PresentID, offers a powerful solution for scanning Machine Readable Zones (MRZ) from various travel documents such as passports, visas, and ID cards. With the ability to localize and recognize the MRZ or Machine Readable Travel Document (MRTD) from a single input image, this API simplifies the process of extracting crucial information from travel documents.
Gone are the days of manually typing in lengthy passport or ID card details. The MRZ Scanner API automates the data extraction process, saving valuable time and minimizing errors. By providing an input image of the travel document, developers can seamlessly integrate this API into their applications, enabling efficient and accurate MRZ scanning.
The core functionality of the MRZ Scanner API lies in its ability to localize and identify the MRZ within the document image. The Machine Readable Zone, located at the bottom of the document, contains important information such as the holder's name, passport or ID card number, nationality, and expiration date. By precisely detecting and recognizing this zone, the API can extract the relevant data, making it easily accessible for further processing and verification.
The MRZ Scanner API supports a wide range of document types, including passports, visas, and ID cards from various countries. It is designed to handle different MRZ formats and variations, ensuring compatibility with diverse travel documents across the globe. Whether it's a standard 2-line MRZ or a more complex 3-line MRZ, this API is equipped to accurately capture the required information.
The integration process is straightforward, thanks to the well-documented API endpoints and developer-friendly interface. With a simple API call, developers can send the document image and receive structured data containing the extracted MRZ information. This enables seamless integration into existing systems, such as identity verification platforms, e-gate solutions, or travel document management systems.
The MRZ Scanner API offers a wide range of use cases across industries. It can be utilized in border control and immigration systems for efficient traveler identification and verification. Additionally, it can assist in identity verification processes for customer onboarding in financial institutions, e-commerce platforms, or sharing economy applications. It can also enhance document management systems, facilitating streamlined data entry and reducing manual effort.
In conclusion, the MRZ Scanner API, powered by PresentID, provides a robust and efficient solution for scanning Machine Readable Zones from passports, visas, and ID cards. With its accurate localization and recognition capabilities, seamless integration, and compatibility with various document types, this API simplifies the extraction of MRZ information, enabling faster and more reliable document processing and identity verification workflows.
Pass the passport photo and receive the data extracted from the MRZ.
Border Control and Immigration: The MRZ Scanner API is invaluable for border control and immigration systems. It enables quick and accurate scanning of MRZ information from passports, visas, and ID cards, facilitating efficient traveler identification and verification processes at airports, land borders, and other entry points.
Identity Verification: The API can be integrated into identity verification platforms, enabling seamless extraction of MRZ data for customer onboarding in financial institutions, fintech companies, sharing economy platforms, and other industries. It streamlines the verification process, reducing manual data entry and improving the overall user experience.
Document Management Systems: Incorporating the MRZ Scanner API into document management systems simplifies data entry and improves accuracy. By automatically extracting MRZ information from scanned travel documents, it eliminates the need for manual typing, reducing errors and saving time for administrative tasks.
Travel and Hospitality: The API finds utility in travel and hospitality industries, where efficient guest registration and check-in processes are essential. By swiftly scanning MRZ data from passports, the API streamlines the registration process, allowing hotels, airlines, and rental services to provide a seamless experience to their customers.
Mobile Apps and Digital Services: Mobile applications and digital services that require MRZ scanning functionality can integrate the API to enhance their offerings. This includes travel apps, banking apps, and e-commerce platforms, where users can conveniently scan their travel documents using their mobile devices to facilitate transactions, verify identities, or access specialized services.
Document Authentication: The MRZ Scanner API can aid in document authentication processes. By extracting and analyzing MRZ information, it enables organizations, such as law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and notaries, to verify the authenticity of travel documents and detect potential fraud attempts.
Besides API call limitations per month, there are no other limitations.
To use this endpoint you must specify the URL of an image in the parameter.
Image Data by URL - Endpoint Features
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
url |
[Required] |
{
"status": true,
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curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2095/mrz+scanner+api/6195/image+data+by+url?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Passport_card.jpg' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
Authorization
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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Each endpoint returns structured JSON data containing extracted MRZ information, including key details like the holder's name, passport or ID card number, nationality, and expiration date.
Key fields in the response data typically include "statusCode," "statusMessage," "hasError," and "data," where "data" contains the extracted MRZ details if successful.
The response data is organized in a JSON format, with a top-level object containing status indicators and a nested "data" object that holds the extracted MRZ information.
The primary parameter for the endpoints is the image input, either as a file upload or an image URL. Users must ensure the image meets size and dimension requirements.
Each endpoint provides access to MRZ data from travel documents, including personal identification details like name, document number, nationality, and validity dates.
Users can utilize the returned data for various applications, such as identity verification, document management, and automated data entry, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in processing.
Data accuracy is maintained through advanced image processing algorithms that detect and extract MRZ information, ensuring reliable results across various document types and formats.
Typical use cases include border control for traveler verification, identity checks in financial services, and streamlining guest registration in the travel and hospitality sectors.
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