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QR Code Scanner

Read any QR code from an image or your camera, and check where it goes before you open it.

Drop or paste an image of a QR code

Or use your camera. Nothing is uploaded.

Someone sent you a screenshot with a QR code, or you want to see where a code on a poster leads before you visit it. Upload the image, paste it, or point your camera, and the scanner shows exactly what's inside.

Links are shown in full, with the website name highlighted, so you can spot a fake before opening it. Wi-Fi codes show the network name and password, contact cards show the name, and plain text can be copied.

Scanning happens on your device: images and camera frames never leave your browser.

Private by design: processing happens on your device, and your files are never uploaded to our servers.

How to use the QR code scanner tool

  1. Add the QR code

    Upload or drop an image, paste a screenshot, or tap Use camera.

  2. Check what it contains

    Links show the website name and full address. Wi-Fi codes show the password.

  3. Open or copy

    Open the link in a new tab, or copy the content.

Tips

  • Crop screenshots so the whole code is visible with a little white space around it.
  • If the camera struggles, move closer and hold steady in good light.
  • Be wary of payment or login pages from codes stuck on parking meters and posters.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an app to scan QR codes?

No. This scanner works in any modern browser on phones and computers. Most phone cameras also scan QR codes directly.

Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot or a photo in my gallery?

Yes. Upload the image or paste it, and the code is read from the picture.

Is it safe?

The scanner never opens links on its own. It shows you the full address first, so you can decide. Your images are not uploaded.

Why can't it read my code?

The code may be blurry, cut off, too small, or very low contrast. Try a sharper image with the whole code in view.

Does it scan barcodes too?

This tool reads QR codes. To make a barcode, use our barcode generator.

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Share it with a QR code

Put your file online (Google Drive, Dropbox or your website), then make a QR code for the link. People can scan it from a poster, menu or business card.