Dynamsoft
Dynamsoft Corp. is a software company based in Vancouver. It provides software development kit, or SDK, solutions to help developers meet document imaging, scanning and barcode reader application requirements when developing web, desktop, or mobile document management applications.
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer software |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | image scanning, document capture, document imaging, barcode, OCR, version control |
History
The company was founded in September 2003. The company is privately held and organically funded.
The key areas of Dynamsoft's development and research is in document imaging and barcode decoding. The SDK products are designed to simplify the process for developers to implement document scanning and barcode decoding within web, mobile or desktop applications. Dynamsoft also continues to offer a version control solution.
In 2005, Dynamsoft became Microsoft Certified Partner status.
In 2011, Dynamsoft joined the TWAIN Working Group and has since been an associate member of TWAIN working group.
Products
Dynamsoft provides developer products in three main categories.
DOCUMENT CAPTURE PRODUCT LINE
Dynamsoft provides a line of TWAIN scanning and document imaging SDKs. At the core are two document scanning SDKs optimized for web and DotNET desktop applications respectively.
- Dynamic Web TWAIN is browser-based TWAIN scanning SDK for embedding document scanning, editing, and uploading and saving capabilities for images captured within web applications. It supports all mainstream browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile.
- Dynamsoft Webcam SDK: A browser-based webcam SDK for embedding webcam capture to web applications. Supports all mainstream browsers on Windows. Supports working with all UVC webcams.
- Dynamic .NET TWAIN is a .NET SDK with components in C# and VB .NET for developers to embed a document scanning module easily and rapidly in WinForms and WPF desktop applications.
The core SDKs are offered with a variety of complementary add-on SDKs that are used in conjunction.
- Webcam Capture add-on enables precise control over webcams, including controlling video quality, pan, tilt, zoom, roll, exposure and more.
- Text Recognition OCR add-on converts text in scanned images to text that can be fully used.
- PDF Rasterizer add-on enables converting a PDF file into an image file (JPEG, TIF, PDF, PNG etc.) for viewing and printing.
BARCODE READING PRODUCT LINE
Dynamsoft Barcode Reader is an SDK for a developer to efficiently embed barcode reading functionality in web, desktop or mobile applications using just a few lines of code. This includes across Android, iOS, JavaScript, Linux, and Windows platforms. It provides enterprise-grade barcode scanning for common 1D and 2D barcode symbols, Postal codes, DPM codes and others.
To complement its barcode reading solutions, Dynamsoft also offers additional enhanced modules for specific use cases:
- Dynamsoft Panorama enables warehouse managers to have a panoramic view of inventory so they can more easily uncover any missed barcode scans.
- Label OCR lets users recognize the accompanying text and other texts alongside a barcoded label.
VERSION CONTROL PRODUCT
Dynamsoft also offers developers its SourceAnywhere application. It is an SQL Server based version control tool. It is designed as a replacement for MS Visual SourceSafe. The hosting version is provided with the same set of features.
The product is not actively maintained.
Customers
Dynamsoft's customers span developers at startups, SMBs, Fortune 500 enterprises, and government organizations. Industries served include technology integrators, local to federal government agencies, finance and banking companies, healthcare and medical facilities, telecommunications, and more.
It sells its solutions worldwide primarily via direct online purchasing but also via other online sales channels.