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CNIC Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: Wazeem

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 4 votes

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3
Size 2.1 MB
Release Date January 23, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Required to be able to access the camera device. [see more (4)]

What's New:
- Fixed a bug in detecting invalid CNICs [see more]

Description from Developer:
CNIC Reader is an all in one app to read barcode information from all kind of CNICs issued by NADRA, Pakistan - this includes Simple CNIC, Smart Card CNIC in Urdu, Smart Card NICOP... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download CNIC Reader and install on Windows PC. CNIC Reader is free Tools app, developed by Wazeem. Latest version of CNIC Reader is 1.3, was released on 2023-01-23 (updated on 2023-12-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of CNIC Reader is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 4 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install CNIC Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install CNIC Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install CNIC Reader on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install CNIC Reader using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "CNIC Reader" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install CNIC Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "CNIC Reader" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.

Download CNIC Reader 1.3 on Windows PC – 2.1 MB

CNIC Reader is an all in one app to read barcode information from all kind of CNICs issued by NADRA, Pakistan - this includes Simple CNIC, Smart Card CNIC in Urdu, Smart Card NICOP, Smart Card CNIC in Sindhi.

-- USAGE --
The app decodes important information such as CNIC Number, Family Number, Place of Issue from the 2D barcodes of CNIC.

1. Launch the app and click on 'Scan NADRA CNIC' button to launch the back-camera of you mobile phone.
2. Steadily place the CNIC under your phone's camera until it auto-focuses on the barcode.
3. As soon as it read the bardcode, the app displays the information on a new screen.
4. From there, you can go back to scan another CNIC.

-- DISCLAIMER --
This app is in no way associated with the NADRA or with the Government of Pakistan. It just decodes the 2D barcode printed on the NADRA issued CNICs.

-- TAGS --
cnic reader, cnic checker, nadra, verify cnic, check cnic, scan cnic

-- CREDITS --
Icon taken from www.Flaticon.com
- Fixed a bug in detecting invalid CNICs
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.