Scan driver's licenses, national IDs, and identity cards with precision framing. Capture front and back, combine automatically, and keep digital copies secure on your device. Privacy-first design—your data never leaves your iPhone.
Identity documents are required constantly—rental applications, account verifications, employment forms, insurance claims. Each request means digging out your physical ID, finding a scanner or copier, and hoping the result is legible.
A dedicated ID card scanner app transforms this process. Scan your driver's license once and have a perfect digital copy ready whenever needed. The precision framing ensures nothing is cropped. Both sides are captured and combined into a single image.
More importantly, keeping ID scans on your device means they're always available. Fill out a rental application at midnight? Your ID scan is ready. Verify your identity for a new account? Share the scan instantly. No physical card handling required.
ID Card mode displays a guide frame matching standard ID dimensions (ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1: 85.6 × 53.98 mm). Position your card within the frame for perfect alignment. The guide ensures nothing is cropped and the entire card is captured clearly.
Align your ID card with the guide and capture. The app detects the card edges, corrects any perspective distortion, and enhances contrast for maximum legibility. Photo, name, address, and other details are captured crisply.
After the front is captured, you're prompted to flip the card. Scan the back side containing barcodes, magnetic stripes, or additional information. The same precision framing ensures both sides match perfectly.
Both sides are automatically combined into a single image. Choose vertical stacking (front on top, back below) or horizontal arrangement (side by side). The combined image represents your complete ID in one file.
ScanLens ID scanner works with any card following standard ID-1 dimensions:
| Card Type | Common Uses | Both Sides? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's License | Identity verification, age proof, driving authorization | Yes - barcode on back |
| National ID Card | Government ID, travel within region, official identification | Yes - typically required |
| Insurance Card | Healthcare, auto insurance, claims processing | Yes - policy details on back |
| Credit/Debit Card | Payment verification, account documentation | Back has CVV - use caution |
| Membership Card | Gym, library, clubs, loyalty programs | Varies by card |
| Student ID | Campus access, discounts, verification | Usually yes |
Identity documents contain your most sensitive personal information—name, address, date of birth, ID numbers. ScanLens is designed with privacy as the foundation, not an afterthought.
Every aspect of ID scanning happens locally on your iPhone. Image capture, edge detection, perspective correction, OCR—all processed by your device's hardware. Nothing is sent to external servers.
Scanned IDs are stored in your local document library. Cloud backup is optional and under your control. If you enable iCloud sync, Apple's encryption protects your data. Third-party cloud services are never required.
When you enter ID Card scanning mode, a clear privacy notice confirms that your data stays on-device. This transparency ensures you understand exactly how your sensitive documents are handled.
ScanLens doesn't collect, store, or transmit your ID card information. No analytics on document content. No behavioral tracking based on what you scan. Your identity documents remain entirely private.
Landlords and property managers require ID verification. A clean scan of your driver's license satisfies this requirement. Submit with your application—no need to visit an office to make copies.
New jobs require identity verification for I-9 forms and background checks. HR departments accept scanned copies. Have your ID scan ready before your first day to streamline paperwork.
Filing claims often requires proof of identity and insurance cards. Scan both your driver's license and insurance card. Submit with your claim documentation for faster processing.
Financial services, cryptocurrency exchanges, and online platforms require ID verification. Upload your scanned ID directly to verification portals. The high-quality scan passes automated checks.
Keep scanned copies of IDs when traveling. If your physical wallet is lost or stolen, digital copies help with replacement processes and emergency identification.
Many ID verification systems have specific quality requirements. ScanLens is optimized to meet them:
Scans are captured at high resolution—all text, photos, and security features are clearly visible. Microprint and fine details that might blur on copiers are preserved in digital scans.
ID cards use specific colors for security purposes. ScanLens preserves accurate color reproduction. Holograms and color-shifting elements photograph correctly under proper lighting.
Automatic edge detection ensures the full card is captured without cutting off corners or edges. The complete card—including rounded corners—appears in the final scan.
Laminated ID cards reflect light, creating glare spots. Scan in diffused lighting or at a slight angle. The app's image enhancement helps reduce minor glare while maintaining readability.
After scanning the front of your ID, the app prompts you to flip and scan the back. Position the back side within the guide frame and capture. Both sides are automatically combined into a single image—either stacked vertically or arranged side-by-side, based on your layout preference.
No, all ID card scanning and processing happens entirely on your iPhone. Image capture, edge detection, perspective correction, and any text extraction occur on-device. Your personal information never leaves your device unless you explicitly share the scanned image.
ScanLens ID scanner works with standard ID-1 format cards (85.6 × 53.98 mm) including driver's licenses, national ID cards, insurance cards, credit cards, membership cards, student IDs, and any card matching ISO/IEC 7810 dimensions.
Yes, OCR text recognition can extract text from scanned ID cards including names, addresses, ID numbers, and dates. All extracted data stays on your device—it's not processed by external servers. Copy extracted text for filling out forms.
Scan in diffused natural light rather than direct overhead lighting. If you see glare, tilt the card slightly or change your angle. Avoid using flash. The app's enhancement features can reduce minor glare, but starting with good lighting gives best results.
Download ScanLens free and scan your ID cards with privacy-first technology. Front and back capture, automatic combination, all processed locally on your device.