QR Code Scanner is a free online tool that reads QR codes from photos, screenshots and your live camera. It detects what kind of content the code holds: links open in a new tab, Wi-Fi credentials are parsed into readable fields, and plain text is ready to copy. Nothing is uploaded; everything runs in your browser.
Scan a QR code from an image
1. Drop an image below, click to browse, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V. 2. The code is decoded instantly. 3. Copy the content, open links, or read Wi-Fi details from the result box.
Drop a QR code image here or click to browse
PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP - or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V
Scan a QR code with your camera
1. Click "Start camera" and allow camera access when your browser asks. 2. Hold the QR code steady inside the video frame. 3. The result appears automatically when the code is recognized.
How to scan a QR code online in 3 steps
- Upload a photo or screenshot of the QR code - or paste it with Ctrl+V - in the "Upload image" tab.
- The code is decoded in your browser within seconds; no uploads, no waiting.
- Use the result box: copy the content, open links directly, or read the SSID and password from Wi-Fi codes.
What happens after the scan?
The scanner detects the content type automatically. Web links get an "Open link" button, Wi-Fi codes are parsed into network name, security type and password fields, and plain text is ready to copy.
The "Open link" button only appears when the content is a real URL, and it always opens in a new tab so you never lose your place.
Scanning with your camera
Open the "Use camera" tab, click "Start camera", and allow access when your browser asks. Hold the code steady in the frame and the result appears on its own.
If camera access was denied, allow it in your browser's site settings and try again - or use the image upload tab, which works everywhere.
Need to create a QR code?
Scan this way to verify codes you make yourself. Our free QR Generator creates QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi networks and more - scan them back here to check they read correctly before you print or share them.
Frequently asked questions
Are my photos or camera images uploaded to a server?
No. Scanning runs entirely in your browser - your images and camera frames never leave your device.
What kinds of QR codes can this scanner read?
Website links, plain text, Wi-Fi network credentials, and contact or payment codes. Links get an "Open link" button, Wi-Fi codes are broken into SSID, security and password fields.
It says no QR code was found. What should I try?
Try a clearer photo: hold steady, get closer so the code fills more of the frame, and make sure the lighting is even without glare on the code.
How do I scan a QR code with my camera?
Open the "Use camera" tab, click "Start camera", and allow camera access when your browser asks. Hold the QR code steady inside the video frame and the result appears automatically.
Can I also create QR codes on this site?
Yes. Use our free QR Generator to create QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi and more, then scan them back here to verify.