ID Card Scanner App for Android
To scan an ID card with OnlyScans, open the dedicated ID card mode, capture the front and back, and export both sides on one PDF page. Capture and OCR run offline on your device, so sensitive identity documents are never uploaded.
How to scan an ID card to PDF in three steps
1. Open ID card mode
Launch OnlyScans and choose the dedicated ID card scan mode. It is built to place two sides of a card neatly onto a single page.
2. Capture both sides
Photograph the front, then the back. Automatic edge detection crops each side and arranges both onto one PDF page so the card reads as a single document.
3. Export and protect
Save the ID card as a PDF, add a password, and lock the whole app behind biometric authentication so the file stays protected on your phone.
Why scan ID cards with OnlyScans
Dedicated ID card mode
A purpose-built mode places the front and back of a card on one page, so you get a clean, share-ready copy instead of two separate photos.
Identity documents stay offline
Capture and OCR run on-device with no cloud upload, so sensitive identity documents are never sent to a server.
App lock protection
Lock OnlyScans with biometric authentication and password-protect exported PDFs to keep scanned ID cards out of the wrong hands.
ID card scanning FAQ
Can I put both sides of an ID card on one PDF page?
Yes. The dedicated ID card mode is designed to place the front and back of a card onto a single PDF page automatically.
Is the ID card scan stored online?
No. OnlyScans has no cloud backend, so scanned ID cards stay in local storage on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you choose to share or export the file.
Can I lock the app so others cannot see scanned IDs?
Yes. You can lock OnlyScans with biometric authentication and add a password to exported PDFs, keeping sensitive scans private on your phone.