AI ID Card Processing & Data Extraction Software

Automating their processes with AI

Affinda has removed the laborious workload from our accounts staff, who now focus on quality assurance and management of any outliers.

- Nathaniel Barrs, CTO, PSC Insurance

95%

reduction in manual work

10×

more invoices processed with no added staff

Enhanced auditability and tracking of invoice approvals

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Customer satisfaction is always our top priority, and Affinda has helped us achieve that by eliminating phone calls, manual handling, and delays.

- Jorg Both, Head of Business Systems, Northline

120,000

proof of delivery documents processed annually

82%

of documents straight-through processed in the first weeks

Automatic validation of documents against ERP system

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Two recruitment specialists reviewing a list of candidates

Affinda's ongoing improvements in its AI models demonstrate its innovative approach in Document AI.

– Michael Zhao, AI Product Manager, SEEK

High accuracy parsing across multiple languages
Improved customer experience thanks to better structured data
Stronger compliance with international data security and software standards

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Affinda’s support and expertise were invaluable… The experience working with Affinda was excellent.

- Nick Tran, Business Analyst, StateCover Mutual

300,000

documents processed annually

80

different document types

60%

Enhanced auditability and tracking of invoice approvals

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Logistics manager reviewing paperwork onsite

The results have spoken for themselves. I recommend Affinda to anyone looking to enhance their product or business with AI capability.

- Steve O’Keeffe, CTO, Felix

76%

reduction in manual data input

30%

reduction in compliance data errors

85,000

compliance documents processed annually

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Frequently asked questions

What is ID card processing?

ID card processing is the workflow organizations use to capture, extract and verify identity data from ID cards and national identity documents. Our AI ID card data extraction software automates this entire process to reduce manual verification, errors and processing times. It ensures that identity information is accurate, compliant and securely integrated into KYC, HRIS and compliance systems.

What is ID card data extraction?

ID card data extraction is the process of reading an ID card and capturing the critical identity details (such as name, ID number, date of birth, expiry, issuing authority and photo). Our platform uses advanced AI to automate ID card data extraction, turning physical and digital identity documents into structured data ready for your KYC, HRIS, compliance and government systems.

What is ID card extraction?

ID card extraction is the automatic capture of key identity data from ID cards using AI. Our ID card extraction software combines reading order models, OCR, LLMs, RAG and more to convert this information with high accuracy and faster processing times.

What is an ID card parser?

An ID card parser is a software tool that automatically reads and extracts identity data from ID cards. It converts ID cards into structured, machine-readable formats. Our AI ID card parser learns from every interaction, handling variations in format, layout and language with ease before transforming the output into exactly the format your systems need.

What is ID card line extraction?

Line extraction captures data within tables on documents, turning it into structured formats whilst preserving the relationships between each row. Our platform interprets tabular data with strong contextual understanding, handling everything from simple grids to complex nested tables with accuracy and flexibility.

What data fields can Affinda's AI ID card processing software extract?

Affinda's AI ID card processing platform can extract data from any field on an ID card or national identity document. Standard data fields include:

Core Identity Details

Full Name / Given Names / Surname: Complete legal name as it appears on the identity document, including first, middle and last names.
Date of Birth: The cardholder's birth date in any format or language.
ID Number / National Identity Number: Unique government-issued identification number.
Photo: Cardholder photograph extracted and preserved as an image file.
Gender / Sex: Gender marker as recorded on the identity document.
Nationality / Citizenship: Country of citizenship or nationality.

Document Information

Document Type: Type of ID card such as national ID, driver's license or identity card.
Document Number: Unique document identifier or serial number.
Issue Date / Expiry Date: Date the ID card was issued and when it expires.
Issuing Authority / Issuing Country: Government agency or country that issued the document.
Place of Birth / Place of Issue: City, region or country where the cardholder was born or where the document was issued.

Additional Fields

Address / Residence: Residential address or registered place of residence.
Signature: Cardholder signature extracted as an image when present.
Barcode / QR Code / MRZ Data: Machine-readable data embedded in barcodes, QR codes or machine-readable zones.
Height / Eye Color / Blood Type: Physical descriptors when included on the document.
Security Features / Watermarks: Visual security elements present on the card.

Need custom fields or working with unique ID card formats? Simply define them in the UI or describe them in natural language and Affinda will extract and structure them automatically.

What file types does Affinda's AI ID card processing solution support?

Our AI agents can process any file type. Supported file types include PDF, JPG/JPEG, PNG, TIFF, DOC/DOCID card (Word), ID cardLSID card (Excel), HTML and TID cardT/CSV.

How does Affinda process ID cards and extract ID card data?

Affinda's AI agents read, extract and validate ID card data. Our platform is intuitive to set up and easily integrates into your systems. Simply:

Upload your ID cards via drag-and-drop, email or API.
Configure business logic to match your organization's verification and compliance workflows.
Let Affinda check and validate extracted data against your business logic and KYC, HRIS, compliance or government systems to ensure accuracy.
Access structured ID card data directly within your systems.

The result? Faster, more accurate ID card processing with minimal manual input.

Can Affinda extract data from scanned or image-based ID cards?

Yes. Our AI ID card processing platform combines OCR with retrieval augmented generation (RAG), LLMs, agentic workflows, proprietary reading order algorithms and more, to automatically detect and process data from scanned or photographed invoices (PDF, JPG, PNG). Even low-quality images are automatically enhanced for reliable data capture and processing.

What language does Affinda's AI ID card automation platform support?

Our AI ID card processing platform can automatically detect and process ID cards in 50+ languages, including multilingual ID cards containing more than one language. Supported languages include: Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (Standard, Egyptian, Sudanese, Algerian, Moroccan, Levantine), Bahasa Indonesian, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin [PRC/Taiwan], Cantonese, Wu, Min Nan, Jinyu, Xiang, Hakka), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Korean, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Norwegian, Odia, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi (Western and Eastern), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba.

Does Affinda integrate with KYC, HRIS and compliance systems?

Yes. Our ID card processing platform integrates seamlessly with KYC, HRIS, compliance and government systems. You can build no-code integrations using our AI integrations agent or connect via API â€“ whatever suits your workflow best.

What are some examples of AI ID card workflow automations?

AI ID card processing helps automate and streamline identity verification workflows across functions such as:

HR and Onboarding Teams: Accelerate employee verification and new-hire onboarding by automatically extracting identity details from national IDs and identity cards. Validate data against HRIS systems to reduce manual checks and speed up time-to-productivity.
KYC and Compliance Teams: Support AML and regulatory compliance by extracting and validating identity data with 99%+ accuracy. Business-rule checks flag expired documents, mismatched details or missing fields before they reach your compliance systems.
Government and Citizen Services: Process identity documents at scale while maintaining security and accuracy. Handle multiple languages, formats and ID types with AI that learns from each interaction and adapts to evolving document layouts.

What is an ID card OCR data extractor?

An ID card optical character recognition (OCR) data extractor scans and accurately captures identity information from ID cards and national identity documents, regardless of format or language. Upload ID cards in PDF, JPG or PNG formats. The OCR technology first converts the documents into a text layer, ensuring all text (even from scans, photos or images) is captured. Affinda's AI models then identify and extract key fields such as name, ID number, date of birth, expiry, issuing authority and photo, transforming them into structured, usable data.

This automation eliminates manual data entry, reduces verification errors and saves time. Once the identity data is captured and structured, our AI ID card processing pipeline can apply machine validation and post-processing to enable seamless integration with KYC, HRIS, compliance and government systems.

Organizations across government, HR, financial services and compliance rely on Affinda's AI for their identity verification, employee onboarding and KYC/AML processes, streamlining workflows and improving overall accuracy.

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How to automate ID card processing with Affinda's AI

Upload your ID cards, your way

Watch as it extracts your ID card data

Automatically route the data to your systems

Extract any information from any document, fast

Create models in seconds

Cleanse and transform data

Apply business logic

Affinda's AI reads, understands and extracts data from any ID card or identity document

Pathway 1: Use our AI integrations agent

Pathway 2: Write your own code

Get AI agents to process your ID cards

Automate ID card processing with 99%+ accuracy

See ROI in weeks, not months

AI that instantly learns from your ID card and adapts

Easy integration, zero disruption

Configure your ID card model, customize and maintain control

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