QR Code Scanner
Read any QR code from a photo or screenshot — decoded on your device, never uploaded. Get the link, Wi-Fi password or contact card as clean, copyable fields.
Drop a photo or screenshot of a QR code, or click to choose
Tip: you can also just press Ctrl+V (⌘+V) to paste a screenshot
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How it works
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Drop in a photo or screenshot with a QR code — or just paste it with Ctrl+V.
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The code is decoded on your device and shown as readable fields, not a cryptic string.
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Copy what you need, save contacts as a .vcf, or open the link once you’ve checked it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I scan a QR code that’s already on my phone or computer?
That’s exactly what this is for. Your camera app can’t scan a code that’s on the same screen — take a screenshot (or save the image) and drop it here, or press Ctrl+V / ⌘+V to paste it straight from the clipboard.
Is the image uploaded to a server?
No. The QR code is located and decoded entirely in your browser on your device — the photo never leaves your computer, which matters when the code holds a Wi-Fi password or contact details.
What kinds of QR codes can it read?
Links, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials (network, password, security type), contact cards (vCard and MECARD — savable as a .vcf file), email drafts, phone numbers, SMS messages, map locations and calendar events.
Why should I check a link before opening it?
Anyone can print a sticker. “Quishing” scams paste malicious QR codes over real ones on parking meters and posters. We always show you the full decoded address first and never open anything automatically — if the domain looks off, don’t open it.
The scan says no code was found — what helps?
Blur is the usual culprit. Retake the photo closer and square-on, make sure the whole code is visible with a bit of quiet space around it, or take a larger screenshot. Heavily stylized codes with logos can also fail if they pushed error correction too far.
Can it scan with my camera live?
On phones and tablets, “Take a photo of the code” opens your camera and scans the shot. Live continuous scanning in the browser is coming once our secure (HTTPS) domain is live — browsers only allow camera streams over HTTPS.