QR Code Scanner
Scan with your camera or pick an image. Handy on a laptop, or for a QR code in a screenshot someone sent you.
Scanning on your phone without this page
iPhone: open the Camera app and point it at the code; a link appears at the bottom. Android: use the Camera app or Google Lens. On a computer, or for a code inside an image, this scanner is the quicker route.
If a QR code won't scan
Move closer or farther so the whole code fits inside the frame, avoid glare, and make sure the code isn't cropped. Very dense codes and codes printed light-on-dark are harder to read; scanning a sharp photo with “Scan an image” often works when the live camera doesn't.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I scan a QR code from a screenshot?
Tap “Scan an image” and choose the screenshot. The code is read straight from the picture; you don't need a second phone.
Do I need an app to scan QR codes?
No. On most phones the camera app scans QR codes, and this page works in any modern browser on phones and computers.
Is it safe to open a QR code link?
Check the address first. Scammers sometimes stick fake QR codes on parking meters or posters, or send them by email, to lead you to fake payment or login pages.