A JavaScript module for parsing Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) data from ID documents such as passports, ID cards. Supports TD1, TD2, and TD3 formats.
npm install easy-mrz-parserA JavaScript module for parsing Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) data from ID documents, such as passports, ID cards, and visas.
Supports MRZ formats TD1, TD2, and TD3.
- TD1: ID cards with 3 lines, 30 characters each.
- TD2: ID cards with 2 lines, 36 characters each.
- TD3: Passports with 2 lines, 44 characters each.
To install the package, use:
``bash`
npm install mrz-parser
Here's an example of how to use the MRZParser class to parse MRZ data:
`javascript
const MRZParser = require('mrz-parser');
const mrz = "P
const parser = new MRZParser(mrz);
const parsedData = parser.parse();
console.log("Extracted MRZ data with validation:", parsedData);
`
This will log the parsed MRZ data:
`json`
{
"documentType": "P",
"documentSubtype": "UTO",
"issuingCountry": "UTO",
"documentNumber": "L898902C3",
"documentNumberCheck": 6,
"birthDate": "1974-08-12",
"birthDateCheck": 2,
"expiryDate": "2012-04-15",
"expiryDateCheck": 9,
"nationality": "UTO",
"lastName": "ERIKSSON",
"firstName": "ANNA MARIA",
"personalNumber": "ZE184226B",
"personalNumberCheck": 1,
"finalCheck": 0
}
#### parse()
Parses the MRZ data and returns an object with fields like documentType, documentNumber, expiryDate, lastName, firstName, and validation results for each field's check digit.
#### calculateCheckDigit(input)
Utility function to calculate check digits for MRZ fields.
The source code is available on GitHub. You can contribute to the project, report issues, or view the full documentation there.
To clone the repository and get started with development:
`bash``
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mrz-parser.git
cd mrz-parser
npm install
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