QR Code Scanner
Last updated: June 18, 2026Read a QR code from an image.
QR Code Scanner is a free online tool to read a QR code from an image. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and it works on any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
How to use QR Code Scanner
The QR Code Scanner reads a QR code from a photo or screenshot and shows its content instantly — links open in one click. It decodes the image entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. Free, no sign-up.
Read the full guide: QR Code Scanner: Read a QR Code from an Image (Free)
- 1Drop in a photo or screenshot of a QR code.
- 2The content is decoded instantly.
- 3Copy the text or open the link.
From any image
Scan a screenshot or photo — no camera needed.
Private
Decoded on your device — the image is never uploaded.
One-click links
If the QR holds a URL, open it directly.
Scan a QR code from a screenshot
When a QR code appears on the same screen as your phone or laptop, your camera can't point at it. Take a screenshot or save the image, drop it here, and the code is decoded instantly in your browser. It's the fix for QR codes inside PDFs, emails, ticket apps, and websites you're already viewing on the device.
Check a QR link before opening it
QR codes hide their destination, and a malicious one can send you to a phishing or scam site. Upload a photo of the code and this scanner reveals the exact URL as plain text first, so you can read the full address before deciding whether to tap Open link. A safer way to inspect suspicious flyers, parking signs, or unexpected stickers.
Recover data from a printed QR code
Photograph a QR code on a business card, product label, event badge, or restaurant menu and pull out whatever it stores, even without a working phone camera. The decoded text shows in full, so you can copy a Wi-Fi password, contact details, plain text, or a tracking number straight to your clipboard and paste it wherever you need it.
QR Code Scanner — frequently asked questions
Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot?
Yes — drop in any image containing a QR code and it's decoded instantly, no camera required.
Why won't my image scan?
Make sure the QR code is clear, well-lit and not too small or angled in the image. Crop closer and try again.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free.
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