Scan a QR codefrom a picture
A QR code in a screenshot, a photo or a picture someone sent you? Drop it below or paste it with Ctrl+V and see what's inside: the link to check and open, or the text to copy. No app, nothing is uploaded.
Reading the QR code…
QR code found
No QR code found
Make sure the whole code is in the picture and not blurry, then try again. Cropping the image closer around the code helps. For ordinary text in a picture, use our image to text converter.
That didn't work
Nothing is uploaded: the QR code is read on your own device.
Questions
How do I scan a QR code from a picture?
Drop the picture or screenshot into the scanner at the top of this page, or paste it with Ctrl+V. The content of the QR code appears right away: a link you can check and open, or text you can copy.
How do I scan a QR code from a screenshot on my phone?
Open this page on your phone, tap Choose image and pick the screenshot from your gallery. It works in the phone's browser, no app needed.
Is it safe to open the link from a QR code?
Check the address before you open it: the scanner shows the full link and its domain first. Scam QR codes often lead to look-alike addresses.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The QR code is read in your browser, on your own device.
Is it free?
Yes. Free, no sign-up, no app to install.
Need the text from a picture instead? Image to text.