QR Code Reader
Upload a photo or screenshot with a QR code and instantly decode the text, URL, or data inside. Free, no signup.
Images deleted instantly
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QR + barcodes
Drop your image here
or click to choose an image with a QR code
Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, TIFF · Max 20 MB
How to Read a QR Code from an Image
1
Upload Image
Drag and drop or click to upload a photo or screenshot containing a QR code.
2
Automatic Scan
Our scanner detects and decodes all QR codes and barcodes in the image instantly.
3
Copy or Open
Copy the decoded text to clipboard or click to open URLs directly in your browser.
Supported Barcode Types
Our scanner can decode more than just QR codes. Here are all supported barcode formats:
| Format | Type | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code | 2D matrix | URLs, text, contact info, Wi-Fi, payments |
| EAN-13 / EAN-8 | 1D barcode | Retail products (international) |
| UPC-A / UPC-E | 1D barcode | Retail products (US/Canada) |
| Code 128 | 1D barcode | Shipping, packaging, logistics |
| Code 39 | 1D barcode | Industrial, military, healthcare |
| Interleaved 2 of 5 | 1D barcode | Warehouse, distribution |
| DataBar | 1D barcode | Fresh food, coupons, pharmacy |
When to Use an Image-Based QR Reader
- Screenshots — you received a QR code as a screenshot or in a chat message and can't point your camera at the screen you're viewing it on
- Saved images — QR codes saved in your photo gallery or downloaded from emails and documents
- Desktop use — scanning QR codes on a computer without a webcam or phone nearby
- Batch processing — when you need to decode QR codes from multiple images quickly
- Verification — checking what data is encoded in a QR code before scanning it with your phone (security check)
Tips for Better QR Code Scanning
- Image quality — use clear, high-resolution images. Blurry or low-quality photos may not decode properly.
- Contrast — QR codes need good contrast between dark modules and the background. Very faded codes may not scan.
- Size — the QR code should be a reasonable portion of the image. Very small codes in large photos may fail.
- Straighten — while QR codes can be read at angles, heavily skewed images reduce accuracy.
- Crop — if the QR code is small within a large photo, crop around it first for better detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, and TIFF images are supported. Simply upload any image that contains a QR code or barcode.
Yes. If your image contains multiple QR codes or barcodes, all of them will be detected and decoded. Each result is shown separately with its own copy button.
Yes. In addition to QR codes, the scanner can read EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, and DataBar barcode formats.
No. Your image is processed immediately and deleted right after decoding. We never store uploaded images. Your privacy is protected.
Yes, completely free. No registration, no limits on how many images you can scan. Just upload and decode.