QR Code Scanner
Scan QR codes with your webcam or by uploading an image. Decoding happens locally in your browser — the image and result never leave your device.
Last updated July 19, 20263 min read
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How to use
- 1
Start the camera or upload an image
Grant camera permission for live scanning, or drop in a saved QR image.
- 2
Hold the code in view
Fill the frame with the QR code. Bright, even light works best.
- 3
Copy or open the result
URLs can be opened directly; everything else can be copied to the clipboard.
Benefits
- 100% local — no uploads, no tracking.
- Supports both live camera and image upload.
- Detects URLs and offers a one-click open.
- Works on mobile and desktop browsers.
Common uses
- Reading a poster or menu QR code from a screenshot
- Sharing WiFi credentials from a printed card
- Auditing what a suspicious QR points to before visiting it
- Testing QR codes you've generated with our QR tool
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