Scan a QR code from an image or camera
This online QR code scanner decodes a QR symbol from a saved photo, screenshot, or live device camera. It can reveal website addresses, plain text, email links, and phone links without requiring a separate scanner app. Detection is performed by compatible browser technology, and the decoded destination is shown for review before anything opens.
How to read a QR code online
- Upload an image containing the complete QR square, or select Start camera scanner.
- For camera scanning, hold the code steady in good light and keep all four corners visible.
- Read the decoded value and its detected content type below the preview.
- Copy the result, or inspect the domain carefully before choosing to open a web link.
Scan QR codes safely
A QR code can hide a misleading or malicious URL, so this scanner never opens a result automatically. Check the spelling of the hostname, look for unexpected subdomains, and be cautious if the destination immediately asks for a password, payment, app installation, or personal details. Only visit links you recognize and trust.
Tips when a QR image will not scan
Use the original screenshot instead of a compressed copy. Leave the light border around the code visible, avoid reflections, and move the camera until the pattern is sharp. A cropped corner, severe blur, extreme perspective, or design that changes too many QR modules may prevent decoding. Need to make your own code? Use the QR Code Generator.