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USB document scanner or camera-based, your choice
Structured data output direct to your system
Software only or full bundle deployment
Trusted by leading enterprises, governments, and financial institutions to process millions of identity documents per year.
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Eliminate manual data entry at every intake point.
idGuard captures government IDs and travel documents instantly.
The software runs standalone or paired with a compact USB document scanner or a camera-based scanner. Both deliver full PDF417 barcode, OCR, and MRZ capture, in a single pass.
Built for high-throughput intake counters where speed and accuracy compound into real operational savings.
The software runs standalone or paired with a compact USB document scanner or a camera-based scanner. Both deliver full PDF417 barcode, OCR, and MRZ capture, in a single pass.
Built for high-throughput intake counters where speed and accuracy compound into real operational savings.
50+
Document Types Supported
<2s
Average Scan Time
99%+
OCR Accuracy
100+
Countries Recognized
Hardware Options
Two form factors.
One platform.
Pick the form factor that matches your workflow. Both deliver identical capture: PDF417, OCR, and MRZ in a single pass.
Plug and play USB connection
Optimized for Windows desktop environments
Front and back simultaneous capture
Pre-calibrated for consistent results
Compact form factor for counter deployment
Camera-based, no physical contact
Reads IDs, passports, and travel documents
MRZ and PDF417 capture in a single pass
Suited for high-throughput intake counters
Compatible with idGuard software via USB
Core Capabilities
Six functions,
one platform.
Every scan engine running in parallel so you never miss a field, regardless of document condition.
PDF417 Barcode Scanning
Reads the 2D barcode on the back of all US and Canadian driver's licenses. Extracts name, DOB, address, license number, and expiration with zero manual entry.
Front-Side OCR Capture
Optical character recognition on the printed face of any ID. Captures all visible fields even when barcodes are damaged or unreadable.
MRZ Passport Reading
Machine Readable Zone parsing for passports, visas, and travel documents. Supports ICAO-compliant international document standards worldwide.
API and SDK Integration
Structured data output via API into any PMS, EHR, CRM, or custom application. Developer SDK available for deep embedding into host systems.
Windows-Native Platform
Optimized for Windows desktop environments. Works seamlessly at fixed-point workstations, front desks, intake counters, and kiosks.
Global Document Support
US and international driver's licenses, military IDs, national ID cards, visas, and passports from 100+ countries recognized out of the box.
Document Coverage
Every document type, mapped.
From US driver's licenses to international passports. Every document type, every scan method, every output field.
US Driver's License (front)
OCR
Name, DOB, Address, DL#, Expiry
All 50 states
US Driver's License (back)
PDF417 Barcode
Full structured data fields
All 50 states
Canadian Driver's License
PDF417 + OCR
Full structured data fields
All provinces
Passport (all countries)
MRZ
Name, DOB, Nationality, Expiry, Doc#
100+ countries
Military ID
OCR + Barcode
Name, DOB, ID number, Branch
DoD-issued
National ID Card
OCR + MRZ
Name, DOB, National ID number
International
Visa / Travel Document
MRZ
Name, Visa type, Expiry, Country
International
Permanent Resident Card
MRZ + OCR
Full identity fields
USCIS-issued
Industry Applications
Built for every intake point.
Wherever identity gets verified, idGuard fits. From hotel front desks to corrections facilities to retail point of sale.
Hotel and Hospitality
Auto-fill guest registration forms at check-in. Eliminate manual entry errors, reduce wait times, and accelerate the front desk experience. Works with leading PMS platforms.
Healthcare Intake
Capture patient demographics directly from their ID into EHR systems. Reduce registration time, improve record accuracy, and satisfy compliance requirements.
Car Rental
Instant license verification and customer auto-fill at the rental counter. Confirm license validity and expiration in real time at the point of agreement.
Age Verification
Compliant, instant age verification for alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and gaming retail. DOB extracted and age-checked automatically with timestamped log.
Law Enforcement
Fast intake scanning for corrections facilities, courthouses, and booking desks. Structured output compatible with RMS and case management systems.
Financial Services KYC
Know Your Customer compliance workflows. Scan and capture identity documents at account opening or onboarding to satisfy AML and regulatory requirements.
Why IdGuard
idGuard vs. ScanShell, side by side.
Where idGuard pulls ahead: software flexibility, hardware choice, and a real developer SDK.
PDF417 Barcode Reading
MRZ Passport Reading
Front-side OCR
Software-only option
idGuard
Camera-based scanner
idGuard
Hardware-agnostic
idGuard
Developer SDK
idGuard
API data output
idGuard
100+ country docs
idGuard
No hardware lock-in
idGuard
Mobile capability (idMax)
idGuard family
Hardware Options
Slots into the systems you already run.
Structured data flows directly into your host application the moment a scan completes. No copy-paste, no re-keying, no middleware.
Deployment Options
Two form factors.
One platform.
Pick the form factor that matches your workflow. Both deliver identical capture: PDF417, OCR, and MRZ in a single pass.
Scanner hardware included
Choice of USB document or camera-based
Pre-configured and calibrated
Windows installation package
Priority hardware support included
Works with compatible USB and camera scanners
Full SDK for developer integration
Flexible API data output
Ideal for multi-station enterprise deployments
Lower per-seat cost at scale
