VIN Scanner SDK
Let users capture vehicle identification numbers (VINs) with their smartphone
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Fast, accurate, and offline VIN scanning
With the Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK, you can instantly capture vehicle identification numbers directly from the truck or car door. Integrate our SDK into your mobile or web-based fleet management application to replace slow, error-prone manual VIN entry with fast, reliable automatic data extraction.
Our VIN scanning module works entirely offline, ensuring reliable scanning no matter how remote the location is. All data stays safely on your device. The Scanbot SDK also supports VIN barcode scanning.
Available for mobile and web development platforms
Scan and extract data from VINs and VIN barcodes
The Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK extracts data from both VIN numbers and barcodes.
A car’s VIN number is a 17-character code that consists of three key sections:
- The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), with the first character referring to the country of origin, and the second and third to the manufacturer.
- The next six characters contain the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), which represents different vehicle attributes such as model and engine size. The ninth digit is often a check digit that validates the VIN.
- The remaining eight characters represent the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS). Usually, the tenth character indicates the model year and the eleventh the assembly plant. Characters 12 to 17 often represent the production sequence number.
Vehicle barcodes use the Code 39 symbology, which the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK also supports. These barcodes are commonly located on a sticker inside the driver’s door. The VIN number is typically also found on the driver’s side of the dashboard, near the windshield.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VIN?
Every vehicle manufactured in the U.S. after 1981 has a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It’s a unique 17-character alphanumeric code that acts as a vehicle’s fingerprint and is internationally standardized in ISO 3779 and ISO 4030. VIN numbers also contain vehicle details about the origin and specifications. They are typically located on the driver’s side of the dashboard, near the windshield. Most recent models also have a VIN barcode, typically on a sticker inside the driver’s door. VINs are commonly printed on insurance cards and other vehicle-related documents as well.
VIN numbers are crucial for tracking recalls, registrations, and insurance coverage, making them invaluable for vehicle and ownership verification. They are tightly linked with the history of the vehicle.
Where is VIN scanning used?
Our VIN scanner is handy for a wide range of use cases in fleet management. For example, you can use the modern scanner to verify vehicles or to instantly access relevant technical data.
Compared to manual data entry, scanning with a mobile device is far more accurate and saves time.
How could Scanbot SDK help you with VIN scanning?
Our VIN scanning software gives you quick and easy access vehicle information. Just point your smartphone camera at the vehicle's VIN number – the scanning module in your app will immediately read the number.
The Scanbot SDK offers both VIN number scanning and barcode scanning. Our Data Capture SDK delivers exceptional performance even on damaged or curved barcodes and in poor lighting conditions, all with a scanning speed of under 0.04 seconds.
Which platforms is the Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK available for?
How does Scanbot SDK ensure compliance with international data protection standards?
The Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK works exclusively offline, using only on-device intelligence. This means your data is never tracked or sent to external servers.