VIN Scanner SDK

Allow users to capture vehicle identification numbers (VINs) using their smartphone

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Fast, accurate, and offline VIN scanning for simplified fleet management

With the Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK, you can instantly capture vehicle identification numbers directly on the truck or car. 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, without any server connections, ensuring reliable scanning performance, no matter how remote the location. You can also decode the VIN barcode, which uses the Code 39 format, with our Barcode Scanner SDK. Simplify your vehicle fleet tracking processes and improve data accuracy with the Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK.

Available for mobile and web development platforms

Available for mobile and web development platforms

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Scanbot VIN Scanner SDK work?

The mobile VIN scanner for apps is easy to use. Just hold your smartphone camera over the VIN – the scanning module in your app will immediately detect the number and convert it to a digital format.

Which use cases does the VIN Scanner cover?

The VIN Scanner is suitable for a wide range of use cases in fleet management. For example, you can use the modern scanner to verify vehicles or access relevant technical data within milliseconds.

On which platforms can the VIN Scanner be used?

The VIN Scanner can be integrated into iOS and Android apps natively or on all common hybrid platforms.

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.

What type of barcode is a VIN?

The VIN barcode represents the vehicle identification number (VIN) in a scannable format. VIN numbers are 17-digit codes used in the automotive sector to identify individual motor vehicles. They are internationally standardized in ISO 3779 and ISO 4030.

What is a vehicle barcode?

Today, most motor vehicles come with a dedicated VIN barcode based on the Code 39 symbology. Therefore, VIN-related data can be accessed simply by scanning the barcode.