QR Code Scanner from Image
Upload a picture, screenshot, or photo with a QR code and see what's inside it instantly — or scan one live with your camera. Free, no app to install, and the code is read right in your browser.
Drop an image with a QR code here,
click to choose a file, or
paste it from the clipboard (Ctrl + V)
Scan QR codes from images or with your camera
Photos, screenshots & saved images • Live camera scanning • No app, no sign-up
How to scan a QR code from a picture
A QR code is a square barcode that carries a link, text, or other data. This QR code scanner reads it straight from any image: upload the file, drag and drop it onto the page, or paste it from the clipboard with Ctrl + V. The content shows up instantly, and if the code holds a link, you can open it with a single click — no QR app required.
Got the QR code on your own screen?
The classic problem: someone sends you a QR code in chat or e-mail, or it's shown in an app — and you can't exactly point your phone's camera at its own screen. The fix is simple: take a screenshot and upload it here. The same trick works for QR codes saved in your camera roll or photo gallery, on your computer or your phone.
Private by design
The code is decoded locally, right in your browser. Your image and your camera feed are never uploaded anywhere — they don't leave your device at all. That makes the scanner fast, and it means whatever is in the QR code stays between you and your screen.
What the scanner reads
Point it at any common QR code: links (URLs), plain text, Wi-Fi login codes, contact cards (vCard), e-mail addresses, or phone numbers. The decoded content is ready to copy, and links get their own Open link button.
QR code scanner FAQ
Scanning QR codes from pictures, screenshots, and with your camera — everything you need to know.
How do I scan a QR code from an image?
Switch to "From image", then upload the picture, drag and drop it, or paste it straight from the clipboard with Ctrl + V. The scanner decodes it instantly and shows the content — if it's a link, you can open it with one click.
Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot or a saved photo?
Yes. Any picture works: a screenshot, a photo in your camera roll, or an image someone sent you in chat or e-mail. Just upload it and the code is read right away.
How do I scan a QR code that's on my own phone's screen?
You can't point your phone's camera at its own screen — so take a screenshot of the QR code, open this page, and upload the screenshot. That's it: no second device and no app needed.
How do I scan a QR code with my camera?
Switch to "With camera", allow camera access, and point it at the QR code. It's recognized automatically and the content appears. On phones, the back camera is used.
Is this QR code scanner free? Do I need an app?
It's completely free, with no limits and no sign-up. Nothing to install either — the scanner runs right in your web browser on desktop and mobile.
Are my images and camera feed private?
Yes. The QR code is decoded locally in your browser — your image and camera feed are never uploaded and never leave your device.
What types of QR codes can it read?
Links (URLs), plain text, Wi-Fi logins, contact cards (vCard), e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. If the code contains a link, an "Open link" button appears.
Why isn't my QR code detected?
Usually the picture is too small, blurry, or low-contrast. Try a sharper or larger image, avoid glare, and make sure the whole code is visible. Both regular and inverted (light-on-dark) codes are supported.
Easiest way to find out? Drop in a QR code and see the result in a second.