Android Document Scanner SDK

Mobile Data Capture for Native Android

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Simple to use for anyone

Allow even non-tech-savvy users to easily create crisp document scans thanks to user guidance, automatic capture, auto-cropping, and other features.

On-device intelligence

100% offline – no servers, no tracking, complete data security.

Customizable UI components

Our Ready-To-Use UI components cover all document scanning scenarios and are highly customizable.

High-quality scans

Let your users generate high-quality scans suitable for automated processing.

Available for App & Web

The SDK supports iOS, Android, Web, Windows, Linux, and all common cross-platform frameworks, including Flutter, React Native, and .NET MAUI.

Turn mobile devices into easy-to-use, high-quality document scanners

The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK for Android provides all the necessary tools to integrate document scanning into your app. The SDK operates entirely offline, ensuring secure data handling and compliance with GDPR and CCPA/CPRA standards.

In addition to scanning documents with a mobile device’s camera, the SDK can also process imported images and apply image optimization features. This ensures consistent, high-quality results from both live scans and imported files.

The SDK includes Ready-To-Use UI (RTU UI) components, allowing integration within an hour. These components simplify the process of adding scanning functionality to your Android app and can be customized to match specific workflows and the app’s branding.

Customers receive dedicated chat support through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or email. For integration support, non-customers can get in touch with our support engineers.

Technical requirements

The Scanbot Android Document Scanner SDK has the following technical requirements:

Hardware: Requires a rear-facing camera with autofocus
Supported Architectures: armeabi-v7, arm64-v8a, x86, and x86_64
Operating System: Android 5.0 (API Level 21) and higher, including HarmonyOS 2.0 and higher

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Learn more about our document scanning features

The SDK offers a comprehensive set of features designed to simplify the scanning experience for your users and improve output quality.

User Guidance

Ease of use is crucial for any app’s design, especially with a large user base. Our on-screen user guidance helps even non-tech-savvy users create the perfect scan.
Automatic Capture

The SDK automatically triggers the scan when the device is ideally positioned over the document. This minimizes submissions of blurry or incomplete scans.
Automatic Cropping

Our SDK automatically straightens and crops documents, producing high-quality scans every time.
Document Quality Analyzer

This feature automatically rates the scan quality from “very poor” to “excellent.” If it is low, it can prompt the user to rescan. This allows you to build quality checks into your workflow.
Custom Filters

Every use case has specific image requirements. The SDK’s custom filters allow you to transform document images into optimal input for your backend systems. They include grayscale, several binarization options, and more.
Multiple Export Formats

The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK supports several output formats for compatibility with all standard backend systems: JPG, PDF, TIFF, and PNG.

How to integrate the Scanbot Android Document Scanner SDK using Ready-to-Use UI

The Document Scanner is available with SDK Package 1. You have to add the following dependencies for it:

implementation("io.scanbot:sdk-package-1:$latestSdkVersion")
implementation("io.scanbot:sdk-multitasktext-assets:$latestSdkVersion")
implementation("io.scanbot:rtu-ui-v2-bundle:$latestSdkVersion")

Launching the scanner

In this section, we’ll show you how to start the Document Scanner with minimal code. We’ll also describe how to configure it extensively later on.

Launching the scanner:
class LaunchSnippet : AppCompatActivity() {

    private val context = this
    private val documentScannerResult: ActivityResultLauncher<DocumentScanningFlow> by lazy {
        registerForActivityResult(DocumentScannerActivity.ResultContract(context)) { result ->
            if (result.resultCode == Activity.RESULT_OK) {
                result.result?.let { document ->
                    // Handle the document.
                }
            } else {
                // Indicates that the cancel button was tapped.
            }
        }
    }

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        // In the real application, you should call this function on button click
        startScanning()
    }

    fun startScanning() {
        // Create the default configuration object.
        val configuration = DocumentScanningFlow()

        // Start the recognizer activity.
        documentScannerResult.launch(configuration)
    }

Read the full Android Document Scanner SDK documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Android Document Scanner SDK?

An Android Document Scanner SDK is a software development kit that enables developers to add document-scanning functionality to their Android apps. It provides tools and features to capture, process, and export scanned documents, often including options like automatic cropping, real-time edge detection, and image quality enhancement.

How can I ensure high-quality document scans in my Android app?

To achieve high-quality document scans in your Android app, choose an SDK with features such as automatic cropping, edge detection, and document quality analysis. These tools ensure that scans are clear and properly aligned. For example, the Scanbot Android Document Scanner SDK includes a Document Quality Analyzer that rates scan quality and prompts users to rescan if necessary.

How do I integrate document scanning functionality into my Android app?

Integrating document scanning functionality into your Android app is typically straightforward. The Scanbot Android Document Scanner SDK provides Ready-To-Use UI (RTU UI) components, allowing integration in less than an hour. The SDK includes comprehensive documentation; support is available through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or email to assist with setup.

Is there a free Android Document Scanner SDK?

Free solutions, such as those built with ML Kit, CameraX API, or OpenCV, are available. However, these typically provide basic functionality without UI, user guidance, or quality checks. Commercial SDKs like the Scanbot SDK offer ready-to-use screens that drastically improve user experience and simplify integration.

Plus, customers can access a dedicated team of support engineers who can help resolve issues, even during integration for non-customers. Check out integration support here.

Which Android-based Document Scanner SDKs comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations?

Offline scanning is crucial for privacy compliance, ensuring no sensitive data is sent to external servers. The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK operates entirely on-device, making it easier to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA regulations. This also protects user data and maintains the highest levels of privacy and security.

What platforms does the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK support besides Android?

Besides Android, the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK also supports iOS and web apps. There are also solutions for cross-platform frameworks like Flutter, Xamarin, .NET MAUI, Cordova, Capacitor, and React Native. This makes it suitable for developers working on multi-platform apps who want to ensure consistent scanning functionality across different devices.

Android Document Scanner SDK