# Regula Document Reader

> Extract and verify data from identity documents

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.regula.documentreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.regula.documentreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.regula.documentreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Regula Forensics, Inc.
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 583,027
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (7,096 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.24592
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2015-05-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 118 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.regula.documentreader)
- **Website:** [https://regulaforensics.com](https://regulaforensics.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://regulaforensics.com/en/company/privacy/](https://regulaforensics.com/en/company/privacy/)

## Description

Regula Document Reader is a powerful Chrome extension that automatically recognizes, extracts, and verifies identity document data using OCR, MRZ, RFID, and barcode technology. It supports over 10,000 document types from 248+ countries, including passports, ID cards, driver’s licenses, visas, vehicle registrations, and work permits. The extension performs rapid and secure offline processing entirely on your device, ensuring privacy as no data leaves your device.

Key features include automatic document type recognition, multi-language OCR supporting 70+ languages and alphabets, comprehensive MRZ parsing, RFID chip reading compliant with ICAO and ISO standards, barcode scanning, and cross-verification of document fields. Additional capabilities like face matching, liveness checks, and high accuracy OCR with image correction make it a robust tool for identity verification. The extension also offers an SDK for developers to integrate these functions seamlessly into their applications.

## Rankings

- #91,932 — Overall
- #13 — document

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.regula.documentreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews are largely positive. Most users call Regula Document Reader good, reliable, and useful for work or business, with several noting it helps in immigration and other job tasks. Many describe the app as great or best for business and a solid document reader, and users appreciate a smooth, problem-free experience. A single user reported it not being useful, but no widespread drawbacks are evident from the multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Generally good/reliable performance (works without a problem)
- Very helpful for work or business
- Great app / best solution for my business
- Nice user experience

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.regula.documentreader)