cnic_scanner

Install package

flutter pub add cnic_scanner

Package Overview

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The cnic_scanner package enables users to scan CNICs, ID cards, and other similar documents using QR code or barcode technology. It supports both Android and iOS platforms and is fully null-safe, ensuring robust and modern Dart integration. Designed for simplicity and reliability, it provides a seamless experience for extracting data from identification cards through camera-based scanning. Ideal for applications requiring quick document verification.

Use cases

ID card verification
CNIC scanning
Document digitization
User onboarding
Identity authentication

Key features

Cross-platform support (Android & iOS)
Null-safe code
QR/Barcode scanning
Simple API integration
Real-time scanning

Suitable for

Government apps
Banking and finance
E-commerce platforms
Mobile identity verification
Digital onboarding systems

Considerations

Requires camera permissions
Depends on device camera quality
May need additional validation layer
Limited to QR/Barcode encoded data
Privacy considerations for sensitive data

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A Flutter package that let's you to scan your CNIC and ID cards and all types of other cards.

Installation

Add following dependency in pubspec.yaml file. And add this import to your file.

cnic_scanner: latest version
image_picker: latest version

import 'package:cnic_scanner/cnic_scanner.dart';

Quick Start


// create a obj of CnicModel
CnicModel _cnicModel = CnicModel();

// then call this method fron package, our package needs you to pass ImageSource as an argument
scanImage(imageSource: imageSource) from CnicScanner class

await CnicScanner().scanImage(imageSource: imageSource);

CustomDialog


// I have created a custom dialog and passing ImageSource here in ths way. You can furture check it in example

CustomDialogBox(onCameraBTNPressed: () {
                scanCnic(ImageSource.camera);
              }, onGalleryBTNPressed: () {
                scanCnic(ImageSource.gallery);
              });

CnicModel


// this class will return these parameters.

class CardModel {
     String _cnicNumber = "";
     String _cnicIssueDate = "";
     String _cnicHolderName = "";
     String _cnicExpiryDate = "";
     String _cnicHolderDateOfBirth = "";
}