Fast and Secure MRZ Scanning with OCR
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Automate Data Extraction from MRZ with OCR scanning
Stay at the forefront of document processing by effortlessly integrating our MRZ scanning solution via API or SDK. Discover how Klippa’s OCR software extracts data from ID documents with MRZ codes in three simple steps.
Scan MRZ documents with our scanner SDK or upload them through our MRZ OCR API
First, you will have to provide us with a PDF or a picture of the identity document, which must contain an MRZ. This can be done both by sending it from a web application as well as from a mobile application. After you have done so, this image will automatically be skewed, cropped and converted into a usable format by the MRZ OCR solution.
Transform image to TXT with MRZ OCR
As soon as the document has been received, it is converted to a TXT file by our MRZ OCR. At this step, all the data from the passport or ID document is extracted into a text format, but not yet structured.
Receive JSON output from the API
As the final step, the Klippa Parser takes the TXT which was gained from the previous step and converts it into structured JSON. The JSON is then returned as output from the Passport OCR API.
From this point on, the passport or ID document can easily be processed in the database of your company. An extra option is to extract additional data like the signature or the passport picture.
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Which Data Fields Can Be Identified with Klippa’s OCR for ID documents?
Below are the examples of data fields that can be extracted with Klippa’s OCR. The number of fields is fully customizable. Additional fields can be added.
What Are the Benefits of MRZ Scanning?
Prevent Fraud
Automatic recognition of errors, fraud and duplicates.
Reduce Cost
Spend less on processing of identity documents by using MRZ OCR.
Increase Speed
Scan and process MRZ strings within seconds. Simplify the onboarding process.
Reduce
Errors
Minimize manual data entry errors with our high-quality data extraction.
We Take Your Data Privacy & Security Seriously
We Support a Wide Range of Identity Documents
With our solutions, you can automatically extract and validate data from many different ID documents. Do you have a special request? Don’t hesitate to contact our team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MRZ code?What types of MRZ are there?How much does MRZ OCR cost?Can Klippa process all types of MRZ with OCR?What are the use cases of MRZ OCR?How does Klippa check the validity of the MRZ?Is Klippa MRZ processing GDPR compliant?Is there documentation for the API?
The pricing structure for MRZ scanning recognition depends on the monthly document volumes. Both pay per use and monthly licenses are available. Get in contact with our solution architects to get an exact quote.
An MRZ is a coded zone that is used on identity documents like passports, ID cards and sometimes even driving licenses. MRZ stands for machine readable zone. It is an international standard (ICAO 9303) developed by governments, customs offices and airlines. It is a way of securely compacting identity document information into a coded string of characters that a computer system or smartphone camera can read. Almost all passports are nowadays fitted with an MRZ.
An MRZ consists of two or three strings of characters, checksum numbers and separators on the front of passports or the backside of ID cards. For the string a special font called OCR-B is used. This font is specifically developed to make it easier for computers to read and prevent reading errors as much as possible. The checksum numbers are used to validate the extracted data that is in the MRZ and is a safety measure against fraude.
There are three types of MRZ, called MRZ 1, MRZ 2 and MRZ 3. Passports are usually fitted with Type 3 and ID cards with Type 1. The Type 3 MRZ consists of two lines of each 44 characters long and consists of name, passport number, nationality, data of birth, sex and expiration data. Sometimes additional data can be added.
Only A-Z and 0-9 characters are included in the MRZ and the separator. The Type 2 format is not commonly used, but spans two lines of 36 characters long. The Type 2 only consists of A-Z and 0-9 characters next to the separator. The Type 1 format spans three lines and each line is 30 characters long. Also in the Type 1 only A-Z and 0-9 are included, next to the separator. Klippa’s MRZ OCR works an all types of MRZs.
Did you know that apart from MRZ codes, Klippa OCR can scan other types of identity documents, such as student ID cards, driving licenses, and more? Contact us for more information.
Yes, Klippa can extract and validate all three types or MRZ strings on passports, ID cards and other travel documents.
Any use case where large amounts of identity documents have to be processed to extract information such as the name, date of birth, nationality, document number, valid through and more can benefit from MRZ OCR. Many times these are cases with regards to identity validation, customer onboarding or KYC.
MRZ strings are available in three structures: Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. Klippa only accepts MRZs that have the correct structure, font and length to ensure validity. Next to the structure we validate the content of the MRZ by checking if it consists of only A-Z and 0-9 and separators. MRZ strings contain checksums to validate the extracted data. Klippa uses these checksums to ensure that the MRZ are valid and accurate.
All the services that we offer are fully GDPR compliant, as well as MRZ OCR. For processing, we only use ISO certified servers within the EU and a data processor agreement is in place. We do not store any of your or your customers’ data.
Additionally, Klippa provides an option to mask sensitive data. You can read more about that on our data masking blog.
At Klippa, we understand the value of a well documented API. The documentation about the MRZ OCR is created using SWAGGER and can be found via this link.