Overview
The document_scanner package provides a Flutter widget that integrates native platform views to enable document scanning on Android and iOS. It leverages device camera functionality to detect and capture document edges, offering a seamless way to digitize physical documents within Flutter applications. The plugin is designed for ease of use, with minimal setup required to implement scanning features. It supports real-time edge detection and image processing, making it ideal for apps requiring quick document input.
Use cases
- Digitizing paper documents in mobile apps
- Creating document capture features in business tools
- Enabling receipt scanning in finance apps
- Integrating document upload workflows
- Supporting onboarding processes with ID verification
Key features
- Native platform view integration
- Real-time document edge detection
- Cross-platform support (Android & iOS)
- Simple Flutter widget interface
- High accuracy in document corner detection
Suitable for
- Mobile apps needing document capture
- Business and productivity applications
- Finance and accounting tools
- Onboarding and identity verification systems
- Apps requiring quick photo-to-document conversion
Considerations
- Requires camera permissions on both platforms
- May have performance impact on older devices
- Limited customization of scan UI
- Depends on native SDKs for core functionality
- Best results with good lighting and flat document placement