QR Code Reader & Scanner

Upload an image, screenshot, or scan via camera to decode any QR code instantly. 100% private — your images are processed locally on your device.

Drag & Drop QR Image or Click to Upload

Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, and GIF screenshots

How to use the QR Code Reader

Drop an image containing a QR code onto the panel, or click to choose a file. Screenshots, photos and saved images all work.
The decoded content appears immediately: a link, plain text, contact details or a Wi-Fi string.
Use Open Link to visit a web address, or Copy Text to paste the content elsewhere.

When to use it

Phone cameras read codes on paper, but they cannot read a code that is already on your screen: a QR code in a PDF invoice, in a screenshot a customer sent you, in an email, or in a presentation. This reader handles those cases on a desktop or laptop, and on a phone when the code is in an image you already have rather than in front of the camera.

Good to know

Decoding happens in your browser; the image is not uploaded. A blurry or very small code may fail, in which case crop the image tighter around the code and try again. Treat decoded links from unknown sources with the same caution as any link in an email.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I scan a QR code from an image or screenshot?

Upload the image containing the QR code to the QR Code Reader, and it decodes the content instantly — no app installation needed.

Is there a free QR code scanner that works on both PC and mobile?

Yes, it works from an uploaded image file or your device's camera, on PC, Mac, and mobile browsers.

Does the QR reader upload my image to a server to decode it?

No, decoding happens client-side in your browser for privacy.