QR Code Reader
Read a QR code from an image or camera.
or drag and drop here
Tip: you can also paste with Ctrl+V.
🔒 Your files never leave your device
How to use
Choose or drop your file
Pick options and start
Download the result
About QR Code Reader
QR Code Reader decodes QR codes from an uploaded image, a pasted screenshot or your live camera — handy when a code is on your own screen or a photo you received.
- 100% free
- Files stay on your device
- No sign-up
- No watermark
- Works on mobile
Frequently asked questions
Can I scan a QR code that is on my screen?
Yes. Take a screenshot and upload or paste it.
Does it use my camera?
Only if you choose Scan with camera, and only in your browser.
Is QR Code Reader free?
Yes. QR Code Reader is completely free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your files.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Your file is processed inside your browser on your own device; it is never uploaded or stored.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. QR Code Reader works in every modern browser on iPhone and Android, no app needed.
Is it safe to use QR Code Reader online?
Yes. QR Code Reader processes your file on your own device, inside your browser. The file is never uploaded, stored or shared, and the connection is encrypted with HTTPS.
Does QR Code Reader work on iPhone or Android without an app?
Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome and every modern browser — no app, no account.