Barcode-based VIN capture

VINbarcode API

VINbarcode reads vehicle identification numbers encoded in barcode images, helping applications capture VINs faster and reduce manual entry errors.

The service is designed for automotive workflows where a VIN barcode image is available from a vehicle label, document, image upload, or operational capture process.

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VIN Barcode Recognition

Convert barcode images into usable VIN strings for downstream systems.

VIN Capture

Read VINs from barcode images and return the recognized vehicle identification number.

Location Metadata

Return position data that can help users confirm where the barcode was found in the submitted image.

Workflow Integration

Use the captured VIN in decoding, service intake, inventory, inspection, and claims workflows.

Barcode Standards

VIN barcode processing is narrower than generic barcode recognition.

Code 39

Code 39 is a widely used barcode symbology with support for digits, uppercase letters, and selected special characters. VIN barcodes are typically based on this family of barcode standards.

VIN-Specific Rules

VINs use a strict character set and exclude letters that can be confused with numbers. A generic Code 39 reader may not be sufficient without VIN-specific validation and handling.

Typical Integration Flow

Submit images through a trusted server-side service, then use the returned VIN in your business workflow.

Step 1

Capture Barcode

Upload an image containing a visible VIN barcode.

Step 2

Call VINbarcode

Your backend submits the image with a valid bearer token.

Step 3

Read VIN

Receive the recognized VIN and position metadata.

Step 4

Use Vehicle Data

Pass the VIN into VINdecode, VINfix, or operational systems.

Recognition Examples

Sample barcode images and structured recognition output.

Sample Image

JSON Data

{
  "vin_captured": "1FTCR10UXTPA78180",
  "left": 52,
  "top": 681,
  "width": 1263,
  "height": 296
}

XML Data

<VINbarcode>
  <VIN_Captured>1FTCR10UXTPA78180</VIN>
  <Left>52</Left>
  <Top>681</Top>
  <Width>1263</Width>
  <Height>296</Height>
</VINbarcode>

Sample Image

JSON Data

{
  "vin_captured": "2FTPX28L0XCA15511",
  "left": 180,
  "top": 442,
  "width": 752,
  "height": 164
}

XML Data

<VINbarcode>
  <VIN_Captured>2FTPX28L0XCA15511</VIN>
  <Left>180</Left>
  <Top>442</Top>
  <Width>752</Width>
  <Height>164</Height>
</VINbarcode>

Sample Image

JSON Data

{
  "vin_captured": "19UYA42601A019296",
  "left": 54,
  "top": 289,
  "width": 445,
  "height": 22
}

XML Data

<VINbarcode>
  <VIN_Captured>19UYA42601A019296</VIN>
  <Left>54</Left>
  <Top>289</Top>
  <Width>445</Width>
  <Height>22</Height>
</VINbarcode>

Try VINbarcode

Submit a barcode image and inspect JSON or XML recognition output.

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