Is my camera feed sent to a server?

No. QR code decoding happens entirely in your browser. Your camera feed never leaves your device.

What browsers support camera QR scanning?

Chrome, Edge, and Safari on iOS 16.4+ support the BarcodeDetector API. For other browsers, the tool falls back to canvas-based decoding using an open-source library.

Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot?

Yes. Click 'Upload Image' to select any image file containing a QR code. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF.

What types of QR codes can it read?

Any standard QR code (URL, text, Wi-Fi, vCard, phone, SMS, email). The decoded content is shown as text, with URLs automatically converted to clickable links.

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QR Code Scanner

Scan QR codes using your device camera or upload an image — decode any QR code in your browser.

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About this tool

Read QR codes directly from your device camera or by uploading an image. Uses the browser's BarcodeDetector API where available, with a JavaScript fallback. Works on mobile and desktop. Decoded URLs are clickable links.

How to use

1 Click 'Start Camera' to scan with your webcam or phone camera.
2 Or click 'Upload Image' to decode a QR code from an image file.
3 The decoded content appears below.
4 Click a decoded URL to open it, or Copy to save the result.

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