Since the release of MIDV-260, the collection has expanded. The dataset is part of a larger family of research tools, including: : An expanded version featuring 500 document types.
: Comparing the efficiency of new mobile algorithms against established standards in the field of document analysis. The Evolution: Beyond 260 midv260 full
: A modern iteration designed to test the latest biometric and security features on newer smartphone cameras. Since the release of MIDV-260, the collection has expanded
For those in the tech industry, MIDV-260 remains a foundational benchmark for building the secure, fast ID scanning features we use every day in banking and travel apps. Midv-260 //top\\ The Evolution: Beyond 260 : A modern iteration
: Running an existing optical character recognition (OCR) tool against the dataset to see how well it performs in difficult lighting.
The "260" in its name refers to the specific count and variety of document samples, providing 130 images for each of the 20 document types. These are captured under "realistic" conditions—meaning they include the common challenges mobile apps face, such as varying lighting, shadows, and perspective distortions. Key Technical Specifications : 2,600 frames. Variety : 20 distinct identity document types.
: Extracted from video streams to simulate real-world mobile scanning.