About the QR Code Scanner
Need to read a QR code but only have it as a screenshot or photo? The QR Code Scanner decodes QR codes directly in your browser. Upload an image, drag and drop it, paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V, or use your laptop or phone camera for live scanning.
It reads all standard QR codes, including website links, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, email and SMS codes, and it also tries inverted (light-on-dark) codes. Before opening any link from a QR code, check the decoded address carefully: this tool shows you the full content first, which helps protect you from malicious "quishing" (QR phishing) links. Images and camera frames are processed locally and never uploaded.
Reading QR codes from screenshots and photos
- A QR code sent on WhatsApp or by email: save the image or take a screenshot, then drop it here or press Ctrl + V. No second phone needed.
- A Wi-Fi code: the scanner shows the network name and password, so you can type them into a laptop.
- A code on your laptop screen: paste a screenshot instead of trying to point a phone at the screen.
If it cannot find the code
- Crop the image so the code fills most of it, with a little white space around.
- Make sure the photo is sharp and not taken at a steep angle.
- Very small or blurry codes in a large photo may need a closer picture.
Stay safe
Fake QR codes stuck over real ones on parking meters, posters and payment counters are a common scam. Read the decoded link before opening it. Be careful with shortened links and with any page that asks for card details or a login.
How to use the QR Code Scanner
- Click Scan with camera, or upload, drop or paste an image containing a QR code.
- Allow camera access if prompted and point it at the code.
- Read the decoded content.
- Copy it or open the link if it is a URL you trust.
Frequently asked questions
Why can it not find my QR code?
Make sure the whole code is visible, in focus and not too small. Cropping the image around the QR code often helps.
Is using the camera safe?
Yes. The video is analyzed in real time inside your browser and is never recorded or transmitted.
Can it read barcodes too?
This tool reads QR codes only. Standard product barcodes use a different format.
