Read the 17-character VIN from a photo of a windshield, door-jamb label, barcode sticker or registration document, and get it back as JSON to pre-fill your CRM, dealership or auction software. 1 credit per scan, with Python and Node.js SDKs.
curl -X POST
https://api.structocr.com/v1/vin \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_KEY" \
-d '{"img": "data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4A..."}'{
"success": true,
"data": {
"vin": "1M8GDM9A6KP042788",
"confidence": "High",
"carrier_type": "windshield"
}
}Deployed in extreme environments globally
Automatically fixes common OCR confusions based on allowed VIN characters (e.g., correcting 'I' to '1', 'Q' to '0').
Trained on diverse datasets to read from curved windshields, B-pillar stickers, metal plates, and registration documents.
Optimized for mobile workflows: one photo in, the VIN back in a few seconds, so check-ins and quotes don't wait on typing.
Advanced pre-processing algorithms filter out glass reflections and shadows common in outdoor scanning.
Intelligently identifies the source type (e.g., 'windshield' vs 'sticker') to provide context.
No parsing required. Get the normalized 17-character VIN string directly in your API response.
Specialized models trained to read dot-matrix (stippled) fonts often found on chassis and engine blocks.
Images and results are kept for at most 24 hours for quality checks, then deleted automatically.
Integrate vehicle data capture into your insurance or fleet app in minutes.You can experience the complete extraction flow right now using our free VIN OCR scanner tool.
User snaps a photo of the VIN (Windshield, Door Jamb, or Document) via your mobile app or web interface.
We locate the VIN and apply character logic to filter out illegal characters (like I, O, Q) for cleaner results.
Receive the corrected 17-character VIN and confidence score instantly to pre-fill your forms.
Our API focuses on the most critical data point: The 17-character VIN. It automatically normalizes results (uppercase, no spaces) and filters out disallowed characters.
VIN (17 chars)
Key: vin
Confidence Score
Key: confidence
Carrier Type
Key: carrier_type
No registration required. Upload a file to test the extraction.
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JPG · PNG · PDF · TIFF · up to 500 files · max 4.5 MB each
Photograph the VIN plate at the bottom of the windshield or the label on the driver-side door jamb.
No document handy?
From insurance apps to auction houses, businesses rely on our VIN accuracy.
We audit thousands of cars weekly at our auction lot. The instant prefill API allows our field agents to reconcile inventory in seconds instead of manually typing numbers.
Scanning VINs under the extreme desert sun used to fail constantly. StructOCR's glare removal handles it perfectly, keeping our high-speed checkpoints moving without delays.
Scanning VINs from windshields used to be a nightmare due to glare. StructOCR handles it perfectly, speeding up our insurance quoting process by 40%.
The official SDKs send the image, handle authentication and return the VIN with a confidence level, so your server-side code stays a few lines long. Each successful scan costs 1 credit.
pip install --upgrade structocrimport os
from structocr import StructOCR
client = StructOCR(os.environ["STRUCTOCR_API_KEY"])
result = client.scan_vin("windshield.jpg")
print(result["data"]["vin"], result["data"]["confidence"])npm install structocrconst StructOCR = require("structocr");
const client = new StructOCR(process.env.STRUCTOCR_API_KEY);
client.scanVin("windshield.jpg")
.then(result => console.log(result.data.vin, result.data.confidence));We abstract away the complexity of computer vision, giving you a clean endpoint to verify vehicles.
Standardized REST API that works with any language (Python, Node, Go). Get up and running in minutes.
Served from serverless edge infrastructure, with requests that fail on our side refunded automatically.
Stop writing RegEx. We handle the 17-char validation and character correction logic for you.
Comprehensive guides and code samples to help you handle edge cases like older vehicles or damaged plates.
Explore our guides on integrating VIN prefill into your industry.
Learn how field agents use mobile VIN scanning to instantly populate CRM systems and eliminate manual typing errors on the auction lot.
Discover how advanced OCR pre-processing handles direct sunlight and curved windshields for high-speed vehicle verification.
Get your API key in under a minute. New users receive 200 free credits to test Passport, VIN, License Plate, Container, Receipt, HIN, Driver License, ID Card, Vehicle Registration, Weighbridge Ticket, ATM Cassette and Invoice OCR APIs.
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