📷 Free Online Tool

QR Code Scanner

Upload an image, paste from clipboard, or use your camera to scan and decode any QR code — instantly, privately, right in your browser.

Image · Camera · Clipboard
Instant decode
100% Browser-based
Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, BMP
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Drop QR image here, or browse

or paste with Ctrl / ⌘ + V

Works with screenshots, photos & QR images

Uploaded QR code image
Scanning…
⚠️ No QR code found in this image.
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Click "Start Camera" to begin scanning
Camera off
Scanned Result History
Waiting for image…
Scan a QR code to see results here…
🔒 Your images never leave this device Powered by Google's ZXing library 100% browser-based processing
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QR Code Decoded Successfully

Free QR Code Scanner — Image, Camera & Clipboard

Decode any QR code in seconds — directly in your browser with no server, no account, and no file uploads. Upload a screenshot or photo, paste an image from your clipboard, or point your webcam at a QR code for live scanning.

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Image Upload

Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP files. Multi-format support with instant decoding.

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Clipboard Paste

Press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard. No need to save the file first.

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Live Camera Scan

Use your webcam or phone camera to scan QR codes in real time with a visual targeting overlay.

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100% Private

All processing happens locally using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.

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Open URLs

When a QR code contains a URL, an "Open URL" button appears so you can visit it with one click.

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Mobile Ready

Fully responsive. Upload from your photo library or use the rear camera on any mobile device.

How to Scan a QR Code

  1. Upload tab: Click "Choose Image" or drag and drop an image containing a QR code.
  2. Alternatively, press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) to paste an image from your clipboard.
  3. The QR code is decoded instantly and the result appears below.
  4. Click Copy Result to copy the decoded text, or Open URL if it's a link.
  5. Camera tab: Click "Start Camera", point your device at a QR code, and it decodes automatically.

What QR Code Types Are Supported?

URLs and web links · Plain text · WiFi credentials · Contact cards (vCard / MeCard) · Email addresses · Phone numbers · SMS messages · Geographic coordinates · App store links · Payment information

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scan a QR code from an image file?
Yes. Upload any JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF image containing a QR code and the tool will decode it instantly — even from screenshots, photos, or documents.
Does the QR scanner work on mobile phones?
Yes. On mobile you can upload images from your photo library or switch to the Camera tab to scan QR codes live using your device's rear camera.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All scanning is done locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API and the jsQR library. Your images and decoded data never leave your device.
Why was no QR code found in my image?
Common causes: the QR code is too small or blurry, the image is heavily cropped, or the QR code is damaged. Try a higher-resolution image with the QR code clearly visible.
Can I paste a QR code image from my clipboard?
Yes. Take a screenshot of a QR code, then press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) anywhere on this page. The image will be pasted and scanned automatically.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes — completely free with no usage limits, no account required, and no watermarks on results.

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