> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.argosidentity.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# ID Liveness Overview

> Learn about ID Liveness API for detecting document authenticity

ID Liveness is an advanced API that checks if an ID document is genuine or manipulated by detecting screen captures, printed copies, and image forgeries. This technology provides a reliable way to verify the integrity of ID documents, helping you detect and prevent fraud.

## Key Features

* **Document Authenticity**: Verify if ID documents are genuine or fake
* **Manipulation Detection**: Detect edited, altered, or forged documents
* **Screen Capture Detection**: Identify photos taken from screens or displays
* **Print Detection**: Detect printed copies of original documents
* **High Accuracy**: Advanced AI algorithms for reliable detection
* **Real-time Analysis**: Quick processing for immediate results

## Types of Fraud Detected

* **Screen Captures**: Photos taken from computer or phone screens
* **Printed Copies**: Scanned or photographed printed documents
* **Digital Manipulation**: Edited or altered digital images
* **Low Quality Copies**: Blurry or low-resolution reproductions
* **Synthetic Images**: AI-generated fake documents

## How It Works

1. **Document Upload**: Submit ID document images for analysis
2. **Feature Analysis**: Analyze document textures, patterns, and quality
3. **Authenticity Check**: Verify document integrity and originality
4. **Fraud Detection**: Identify potential manipulation or forgery
5. **Result Generation**: Provide authenticity score and confidence level

## Authenticity Scoring

The API provides authenticity scores that indicate document genuineness:

* **High Score (80-100%)**: Very likely genuine document
* **Medium Score (60-79%)**: Possibly genuine document
* **Low Score (0-59%)**: Likely fake or manipulated document

## Use Cases

* **KYC Verification**: Ensure document authenticity in customer onboarding
* **Banking**: Verify ID documents for account opening and transactions
* **Government Services**: Authenticate documents for official services
* **Insurance**: Verify identity documents for policy applications
* **Employment**: Authenticate employee identification documents

## Best Practices

* **High Quality Images**: Use clear, high-resolution document photos
* **Good Lighting**: Ensure adequate lighting for clear image capture
* **Complete Documents**: Include full document in the image
* **No Obstructions**: Avoid shadows, glare, or partial coverage
* **Original Documents**: Use original documents rather than copies

## Supported Document Types

* **National IDs**: Government-issued identification cards
* **Passports**: International travel documents
* **Driver's Licenses**: Driving permits and licenses
* **Residence Permits**: Foreign resident identification
* **Other Official Documents**: Various government-issued documents

## Getting Started

To start using ID Liveness, you'll need to:

1. Set up your API credentials
2. Prepare clear images of ID documents
3. Submit your first document for analysis
4. Interpret the authenticity results

Ready to get started? Check out the [API Reference](/en/verify/id_liveness/id-liveness-api) or explore [Best Practice for Image](/en/verify/id_liveness/best-practice-for-image).