QR Code Scanner
QR Code Scanner — Read Any QR Code in Your Browser
QR codes are everywhere — on posters, menus, packaging, and tickets — but sometimes you need to read one from your computer, or from a screenshot, without fumbling for a phone app. This free QR code scanner reads codes using your device's camera or from any image you upload, right in your browser. There is no app to install and no signup, and because it works locally, your scans stay private.
Two Ways to Scan
The tool gives you flexibility. Choose camera scanning to point your device's camera at a physical QR code and have it read automatically the moment it comes into view — ideal for codes on printed materials or another screen. Or choose image upload to decode a QR code from a saved photo, a screenshot, or a downloaded image, which is perfect when the code is already on your device or you are on a computer without a convenient camera.
What QR Codes Contain
QR codes most often hold a website link, but they can also carry plain text, contact details, Wi-Fi credentials, payment information, and more. When you scan one here, the decoded content appears immediately. If it is a web address, the tool presents it as a clickable link so you can open it if you choose — but you can also simply read where it leads first, which brings us to an important safety point.
Scan Safely
Because a QR code hides its destination behind an image, malicious codes can point to harmful or deceptive websites — a tactic sometimes called "quishing." The advantage of a scanner that shows you the decoded content before you act is that you can read the actual link and decide whether to trust it, rather than being taken there instantly. Always glance at where a QR code leads before opening it, especially codes from unknown or public sources.
Private and Instant
Everything is processed in your browser — the camera feed and any uploaded image are decoded locally and never sent to a server, so your scans remain completely private. There is no account, no cost, and no limit. Pair this reader with our QR code and barcode generators for a complete toolkit for creating and reading codes.