Camera, image or screenshot
Scan live with your phone or laptop camera, or upload, drag in or paste a screenshot of a QR code you received.
No app, no sign-up, private
QR Code Scanner Scan from your camera or any image, free
This free online QR code scanner reads codes from your phone or laptop camera, uploaded images and screenshots. It decodes links, Wi-Fi, UPI payments, contacts and more, with a safety check before you open anything.
- Camera or image
- Wi-Fi, UPI, contacts
- Link safety check
- Nothing uploaded
Scan a QR code
Point your camera at a QR codeYour camera feed stays on this device and is never recorded.
Drop, paste or choose an imagePNG, JPG, WebP or a screenshot with a QR code![Image being scanned]()
Tip: paste a screenshot anywhere on this page with Ctrl + V. The image is read on your device and never uploaded.
Result
Nothing scanned yetScan a code with your camera or upload an image. Links are checked before you open them.
Text
Show raw content
Scan history
Scans are saved only in this browser.
Why it's better
Why this QR code scanner is better
Most online scanners dump raw text on the screen or open links instantly. This one understands what is inside the code, shows it clearly and helps you avoid risky links.
Understands what it reads
Wi-Fi passwords, UPI payment details, contacts, events, emails, phone numbers and map locations are shown as clear, labelled fields.
Link safety check
Links never open on their own. You see the real domain first, with warnings for insecure, shortened or look-alike addresses.
One-tap actions
Copy a Wi-Fi password, save a contact, add an event to your calendar, open maps or start an email straight from the result.
Private by design
Camera frames and images are decoded in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and your scan history stays on your device.
History and batch scanning
Turn on Keep scanning to read many codes in a row, then export your full scan history as a CSV file.
How it compares with typical QR scanner sites
| Feature | This QR code scanner | Typical scanner sites |
|---|---|---|
| Camera and image scanning | Both, plus paste from clipboard | Often one or the other |
| Wi-Fi, UPI and contact parsing | Yes, with labelled fields | Usually raw text |
| Link safety warnings | Yes, before opening | Rarely |
| Flashlight and camera switch | Yes, where supported | Sometimes |
| Continuous scanning | Yes | Rarely |
| Scan history and CSV export | Yes, stored locally | Rarely |
| Images uploaded to a server | Never | Sometimes |
How to use
How to scan a QR code online
Scan with your camera in a few seconds, or read a code from a picture you already have.
Need to make a code instead? Create one with the free QR code generator.
Choose camera or image
Use the Camera tab to scan live, or Upload image for a photo, download or screenshot.
Allow camera access
Press Start camera and allow access. On phones, the rear camera is used automatically; switch cameras from the list if needed.
Frame the code
Hold the QR code inside the yellow square, about 15 to 30 cm away. Turn on the flashlight in dim light.
Check the result
The scanner beeps and shows what the code contains, with the real domain and any safety warnings for links.
Take action
Open the link, copy the Wi-Fi password, save the contact or copy the text. Every scan is kept in your history.
QR code types
What kinds of QR codes can it read?
QR codes can hold much more than a web address. Here is what the scanner recognises and what you can do with each type.
| Type | Starts with | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Website link | https:// | See the real domain and warnings, then open or copy the link |
| Wi-Fi network | WIFI: | View network name and security, copy the password |
| UPI payment | upi://pay | Check payee name, UPI ID and amount, open in your UPI app |
| Contact card | BEGIN:VCARD or MECARD: | See name, phone and email, save as a contact file |
| Calendar event | BEGIN:VEVENT | See the date, time and place, add it to your calendar |
| Email, phone or SMS | mailto:, tel:, SMSTO: | Start an email, call or text message with one tap |
| Map location | geo: | Open the coordinates in Google Maps |
| Plain text | Anything else | Copy the text or search the web for it |
In browsers with built-in barcode detection, such as Chrome on Android and Mac, product barcodes like EAN-13, UPC and Code 128 can also be read. See our barcode generator to create them.
On your phone
Scan QR codes on iPhone and Android
Most phones can also scan QR codes with the built-in camera. Use this page when you need to read a code from a screenshot, check a link safely or keep a history.
iPhone and iPad
Open the Camera app and point it at the code, then tap the banner that appears. For a QR code inside a photo or screenshot, upload it here with the Upload image tab.
Android
Open the Camera app or Google Lens and point it at the code. Many phones also have a QR scanner tile in Quick Settings. For codes in images, upload them here.
Stay safe
QR code safety tips
Fake QR codes stuck on parking meters, posters and bills are a growing scam, sometimes called quishing. Scanning is harmless; the danger is where the code sends you.
This scanner never opens links automatically and highlights warning signs, but these habits keep you safe with any scanner.
- Read the domain before opening a link and make sure it matches the business you expect.
- Be careful with shortened links, which hide the final destination.
- Never enter passwords or card details on a page you reached from an unknown QR code.
- Check stickers on public QR codes; a code pasted over another one is a red flag.
- For UPI payments, confirm the payee name and UPI ID in your app before approving.
- Remember that you never need to scan a QR code or enter your PIN to receive money.
Benefits
Benefits of an online QR scanner
No app store, no permissions to manage and no ads inside a scanner app. Open the page and scan.
Works on laptops too
Scan codes shown on a document, slide or screenshot straight from your computer, without reaching for your phone.
Safer than instant opening
See exactly where a code leads and decide for yourself, instead of being sent to a website straight away.
Reads codes in screenshots
Got a QR code on WhatsApp or email? Paste the screenshot to read it on the same phone, no second device needed.
Great for events and stock
Continuous mode and CSV export make it easy to check in tickets or record many codes in a row.
Popular uses
- Join Wi-Fi from a QR code
- Check a UPI QR before paying
- Read QR codes in screenshots
- Open restaurant menus
- Save contacts from business cards
- Event ticket check-in
- Verify links on posters
- Scan product barcodes
FAQ
QR code scanner FAQ
How do I scan a QR code online?
Press Start camera, allow camera access and point your camera at the code. You can also upload, drag in or paste a screenshot of a QR code. The result appears instantly.
Can I scan a QR code from an image or screenshot?
Yes. Choose Upload image, drop the file onto the scanner or paste a screenshot with Ctrl + V. The code is read on your device without uploading the image.
Is it safe to scan QR codes?
Scanning itself is safe; the risk is the link inside. This scanner shows the full address and warns about insecure or shortened links before you open anything, so check the domain first.
Can it read Wi-Fi QR codes?
Yes. Wi-Fi codes show the network name, security type and password, with a button to copy the password so you can join quickly.
Can I scan UPI payment QR codes?
Yes. UPI codes show the payee name, UPI ID and any amount or note. To pay, open the code in your UPI app and always confirm the name and UPI ID before approving.
Does the scanner work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers using the rear camera, with no app to install.
Why won't my QR code scan?
Make sure the code is in focus, well lit and fills most of the frame. Hold steady, clean the camera lens, and for screenshots, crop close around the code before uploading.
Can it scan barcodes too?
In browsers with built-in barcode detection, such as Chrome on Android and Mac, it also reads common barcodes like EAN, UPC and Code 128. Other browsers read QR codes.
Are my scans stored anywhere?
Your scan history is saved only in this browser so you can find past results. You can clear it at any time, and nothing is sent to our server.
Scan with confidence
Read any QR code from your camera or a screenshot, see exactly what it contains and open links only when you are sure.
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