What image formats are supported?

PNG, JPG/JPEG, and WebP are all supported. Make sure the QR code is clearly visible and not blurred.

Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot?

Yes — take a screenshot of the QR code, upload it here, and the decoder will extract the content automatically.

Why can't the scanner read my QR code?

Common causes: the image is too blurry, the QR code is too small in the frame, or the image has very low contrast. Try cropping the image so the QR code fills most of the frame.

Is my image sent to a server?

No. QR code decoding runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your image never leaves your device.

Can it decode QR codes from PDFs?

Take a screenshot of the PDF page containing the QR code and upload that screenshot. Direct PDF upload is not yet supported.

What types of content can a QR code contain?

QR codes can encode URLs, plain text, contact cards (vCard), email addresses, phone numbers, WiFi credentials, and more.

Is there a way to scan QR codes using my camera?

Your phone's built-in camera app can scan QR codes directly. For desktop use without a camera, uploading a screenshot is the easiest approach.

Can I use this to check if a QR code is safe before scanning?

Yes — decoding the QR code here lets you see the URL or content before following it with your phone, which helps you identify phishing or malicious links.

Scan & Decode QR Codes Online — Free & Instant

Decode any QR code by uploading an image or screenshot. Our scanner reads the QR code client-side and reveals the encoded URL, text, or contact information in seconds.

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PNG, JPG, WebP — image containing a QR code

How to Use the QR Code Scanner — Read & Decode QR Codes Online Free

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Upload an image containing a QR code — PNG, JPG, or WebP are all supported.
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The scanner automatically detects and decodes the QR code in the image.
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Copy the decoded text or click the link directly from the result.

Why Use QR Code Scanner — Read & Decode QR Codes Online Free?

Sometimes you receive a QR code image and need to know what it links to before scanning it with your phone. Our online QR scanner lets you upload the image and decode it instantly in your browser — no camera needed. This is especially useful for verifying QR codes on documents, checking what a QR code in a PDF links to, or decoding a QR code from a screenshot.

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