ID Card Scanner
Scan ID cards and keep them stored securely on your phone
An ID card scanner turns a photo of an ID into a clean, cropped scan you can keep and share. NexaLink Scanner recognises when you have scanned an ID, reads the ID type, number and expiry date so you can check and correct them, and stores the scan securely on your device. You can export it as a PDF when you need to send it.
Why Use NexaLink for ID Card Scanning
Recognises IDs
Scan an ID and the app files it as an ID, separate from receipts and other documents.
Key details read for you
The ID type, number and expiry date are read from the scan. You check them and can edit any field.
Stored on your device
ID scans are kept on your phone and marked as secure. Nothing is shared unless you export it.
Clean, cropped scans
Edges are detected and the image is straightened, so the scan is easy to read and share.
Read on your phone
Text is recognised on the device, and fields it isn't sure about are flagged for you to check.
Fast capture
The camera finds the edges and squares up the page as you shoot.
How to Scan ID Cards
Follow these simple steps for best results
Open Scanner
Launch the NexaLink Scanner app and point the camera at the ID
Capture the ID
The app crops and cleans up the image and recognises it as an ID
Check the details
Review the ID type, number and expiry the app read, and correct anything it got wrong
Save or export
Save it to your documents on the device, or export a PDF to share
Supported Formats
Our scanner handles all common id card formats
Pro Tips for Best Results
Export & Integration
Send your scanned data wherever you need it
Scanner Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of ID cards can I scan?
National ID cards, driver's licenses, employee badges, government-issued IDs and residence permits. Any card with clearly printed text works best.
Is it safe to scan sensitive ID documents?
ID scans are stored on your device and marked as secure. They are not shared unless you choose to export them.
Can it read the barcode or MRZ on my ID?
No. The app reads the printed ID type, number and expiry date. It does not read barcodes or machine-readable zones (MRZ).
How accurate is the ID scanning?
It works best on clearly printed IDs photographed without glare. Always check the fields the app reads; you can correct any of them before saving.
How accurate is the scanning?
It depends on print quality and light, so NexaLink shows you what it read before you save and flags anything it isn't sure about. We don't publish a single accuracy percentage.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Capture and on-device text recognition work without a connection; anything that needs the cloud runs when you're back online.
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