Free QR Code & Barcode Scanner Online
Drag & drop an image or use your camera.
Drag & Drop Image Here
or click to select file
You can also paste an image (Ctrl+V)
Read a QR code from your camera, photo or screenshot
Open a menu link, read Wi-Fi details or check a code on a business card. Upload an image or use your camera to see what the code contains before deciding what to do next.
This free online QR code scanner works in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. It also reads common barcodes. No scanner app or signup is required.
How to scan a QR code
Scan with your camera
- Select Scan with Camera and allow camera access.
- Point the camera at the QR code or barcode. Keep the whole code in view.
- Read the result, copy its contents or open a link you trust.
Scan an image or screenshot
- Click the upload area to choose an image, or drag and drop it.
- You can also paste a copied image with Ctrl+V or Command+V.
- View the decoded content below the scanner. Switch to Raw Data to see the original text.
Choose the way you want to scan
Live camera
Read a printed code or a code on another screen.
Paste an image
Scan an image copied to your clipboard.
Upload or drop
Read a photo or screenshot saved on your device.
Phone or desktop
Use a supported browser with a camera or image file.
More help with hard-to-read codes
Camera zoom
On supported cameras, automatic zoom helps bring a code into view. You can also adjust the zoom yourself.
Torch control
Turn on the camera light when your device and browser support it. Good lighting helps reduce missed scans.
Advanced image scanning
The scanner tries changes in scale, rotation and contrast when a standard scan fails. Load the advanced scanner for additional image processing.
Text recognition fallback
If an image contains no readable code, OCR can extract visible text. You can choose another OCR language and try again.
Understand what is inside the code
Results are formatted by content type, so you can read a contact card, check a website address or copy Wi-Fi details. Raw Data shows the exact encoded content.
Check a link before opening it
The scanner displays the code's contents for you to review. Check the website address before opening a link, especially when it asks for a payment or personal details.
Keep useful results in your history
Image decoding runs on your device. Decoded results are saved in this browser when you are signed out, or to your account when you are signed in. Visit scan history to find earlier results.
QR code scanner questions
How do I scan a QR code online?
Choose Scan with Camera and allow camera access, then hold the code inside the viewfinder. To read a saved code, upload an image instead. The decoded result appears below the scanner.
How can I scan a QR code on the same phone?
Take a screenshot of the code, then select that screenshot in the image upload area. You do not need a second device or a camera pointed at your screen.
Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo?
Yes. Select an image from your device, drag it onto the upload area, or paste an image from your clipboard. Use a clear image with the whole code visible, including the space around its edges.
Do I need an app or an account?
No app installation or account is needed to scan. The tool runs in your browser. You can sign in if you want to save results to your account history.
Does it read barcodes too?
Yes. You can scan QR codes and common barcode formats with the camera or an image. A product barcode usually contains an identifier; scanning it does not automatically look up a product or price.
Why is my camera not working?
Check that your browser has permission to use the camera and that another app is not using it. Try reloading the page after changing permissions. If a camera is unavailable, upload a photo or screenshot of the code.
What can I do if a code will not scan?
Improve the lighting, reduce glare and keep the camera steady. For images, crop away unrelated content without cutting off the code. You can load the advanced scanner for additional recovery methods. A badly damaged code may still be unreadable.
Can I use the torch or change the zoom?
Zoom and torch controls appear when your camera and browser support them. If the torch is unavailable, move to a brighter area or use a saved image.
What is the text result when no QR code is found?
If image scanning finds no code, the tool can try to read visible text with OCR. This result is labelled Image Text (OCR). It is text read from the picture, rather than decoded QR code data.
Where is my scan history saved?
When you are signed out, scan history is stored in this browser, up to 500 recent entries. When you are signed in, decoded results are saved to your account. Clearing browser storage removes local history.
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