How to use
- Click "Scan an image" and pick a photo, drag a file onto the box, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V / ⌘V.
- Or click "Use camera", allow camera access and hold the code inside the frame.
- Each code found is outlined on the image and listed with its type and decoded content.
- Copy the text, or open the link after checking the address.
Options explained
- Supported codes
- QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF and DataBar.
- Multiple codes
- Up to 16 codes are read from a single image, for example a sheet of labels or a screenshot with several codes.
- Content types
- Wi-Fi logins, vCard contacts, calendar events, email, SMS, phone numbers and map locations are broken down into readable fields.
When scanning in the browser is useful
- On a computer. A QR code arrives in an email, PDF or chat on your laptop. Paste a screenshot here instead of reaching for your phone.
- Checking a code before printing. Scan your own design to confirm it decodes to the right content and that the colors and logo have not broken it.
- Reading many codes at once. Photograph a sheet of labels and read all of them in one go.
- Inspecting suspicious codes. See the full link or text without the phone opening it automatically.
Examples
A photo of a café’s table sign reads as a Wi-Fi code and shows the network name CafeGuest, the password and WPA security.
A shipping label photographed at an angle returns both the Code 128 tracking barcode and the Data Matrix in the corner — each outlined on the image.
Frequently asked questions
Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot on my computer?
Yes. Take the screenshot, then press Ctrl+V (⌘V on a Mac) on this page — no need to save it as a file first.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Decoding uses ZXing compiled to WebAssembly and runs in your browser. The image never leaves your device, which matters for codes that contain Wi-Fi passwords or payment details.
Why can't it find my code?
Blurry, very small or low-contrast codes are the usual cause. Try a sharper photo with even lighting, or crop the image so the code fills more of it. Codes with a damaged corner (finder pattern) are much harder to read than codes damaged elsewhere.
How do I see a Wi-Fi password from a QR code?
Scan the Wi-Fi code here and the network name, password and security type are shown as separate fields.
Is it safe to open links from a QR code?
Treat them like links in an unexpected email. QR codes on parking meters and posters are sometimes covered with fake ones that lead to phishing sites, so read the address before you open it.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.