QR Code Decoder & Scanner Online

Decode QR codes from images, screenshots, or your camera — free and private.

Drop a QR code image hereTap to upload a QR code image

Choose an image or screenshot from your device.

Paste with Ctrl + V or Cmd + V

PNG · JPG · JPEG · WEBP

🔒 Local decoding · No uploads

Decode QR Codes from Images, Screenshots, or Your Camera

Use an image saved on your device, paste a screenshot directly from the clipboard, or scan a printed QR code with your camera. The decoder reads the image inside your browser and shows the exact detected format and content.

Image or screenshot

Upload PNG, JPG, JPEG, or WEBP files, including screenshots from the same phone or computer.

Camera scanner

Choose the camera only when you need it. Permission is never requested on page load.

Structured results

Review useful fields for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, email, SMS, locations, and events.

How to Decode a QR Code

Choose a source. Upload or drop an image, paste a screenshot, or start the camera.
Keep the full code visible. Avoid glare, blur, and cropping through the quiet border.
Review the result. Copy or download the decoded value, and inspect unfamiliar links before opening them.

Private Browser-Based QR Code Scanning

Your selected or pasted image stays on your device for decoding. The scanner does not upload QR or barcode images to our server, and decoded contents are not included in analytics events. Camera access is controlled by your browser and can be stopped at any time.

What Can a QR Code Contain?

QR codes often contain a website URL or plain text, but they can also hold Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, email drafts, phone numbers, SMS messages, map coordinates, and calendar events. This decoder separates common structured payloads into readable fields while preserving the original raw value.

QR Code Decoder vs. QR Code Generator

A decoder reads an existing QR code. A generator creates a new code from information you provide. When you want to make your own, use the QR Code Generator.

QR Code Scanning Tips

Include the complete square code and its light-colored border.
Use the original image rather than a compressed social-media copy when possible.
For camera scans, hold the device steady and reduce reflections.
If a screenshot fails, crop away unrelated content without cutting into the QR code.

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Choose a focused workflow for the code or content you need to read.

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Help

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I decode a QR code from a screenshot?

Yes. Upload the screenshot or paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or Cmd+V on macOS. The image is decoded locally.

Can I scan a QR code with my phone camera?

Yes. Select Use Camera, start the camera, and grant permission when your browser asks. Rear cameras usually work best.

Are my QR code images uploaded?

No. Images selected for QR and barcode decoding are processed in your browser and are not sent to our server.

Why is my QR code not scanning?

Blur, heavy cropping, glare, low contrast, compression, or a missing quiet border can prevent detection. Try a sharper image that includes the whole code.

Is every decoded QR code link safe?

No scanner can guarantee that a destination is trustworthy. Review the displayed domain and URL before opening an unfamiliar link.