MRZ/OCR scanning of passports, ID cards and visas. Tutorials, guides and news from the barKoder barcode scanner SDK blog.
Discover how barcode and QR code scanning are supporting digital transformation across the EU, NATO member countries, and BRICS nations. Learn how barKoder enables fast, accurate, and secure mobile scanning for government services, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, retail, and enterprise applications worldwide.
Barcode scanning and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies are essential for modern mobile and enterprise applications. Solutions from companies like barKoder, Scanbot, Scandit, and Dynamsoft enable developers to capture data quickly from barcodes, documents, and ID cards. These SDKs help businesses digitize workflows, improve accuracy, and automate processes across industries such as logistics, retail, healthcare, and fintech.
The barKoder SDK version 1.6.5, introduces several enhancements to its barcode scanning capabilities.
Whether you're scanning passports, ID cards, or visas, you'll notice a clear boost in speed and responsiveness — especially on mobile and embedded devices. This performance leap means faster user interactions, smoother workflows, and less time spent waiting for results.
barKoder’s MRZ Scanner provides the fastest, most accurate scanning of Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) data directly from passports, ID cards, and travel documents, ensuring streamlined, reliable identity verification.
Testing the Passport, ID and Visa using four different barcode scanners.
Official release of barKoder SDK 1.5.2
Scan Solutions and Placeholder announcement