How do I scan a QR code that is on my own screen?

Screenshot it and upload the screenshot here — no second device needed.

Why won't my QR code decode?

Blur, glare, low resolution or partial cropping break decoding. Use a sharper image with the full code visible.

Is it safe to open the decoded link?

You see the URL as text first — check the domain looks legitimate before visiting, exactly as you would with any unknown link.

Can it read barcodes too?

This tool focuses on QR codes. Generating (not reading) barcodes is available in the Barcode Generator.

QR Code Reader

Got a QR code you cannot point a camera at — in a screenshot, a saved photo, a PDF printout? Upload the image and read what the code contains: the link, text or contact inside. Free with fair daily limits.

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1Upload
2Configure
3Download

Drag & drop your file here

or click to browse · Up to 10 MB

Select file

Accepted: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP

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Your files are processed temporarily and deleted automatically — there is no general cloud storage. File deletion.

How to qr code reader

Simple steps — no software to install.

1
Upload the image
A screenshot or photo containing the QR code.
2
Decode
We detect and read the code.
3
Use the content
Copy the link or text — inspect it before visiting.

Why use our QR Code Reader

Secure & private

Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after processing.

Fast results

Optimized processing returns your file in seconds.

Free to start

Core tools are free with daily limits — no install required.

Works anywhere

Runs in your browser on any device, anywhere in the world.

The screenshot QR problem

QR codes are designed for cameras, but half the codes we meet are on our own screens — in screenshots, emailed posters, saved images. A camera cannot scan the screen it is part of; this tool reads the image file directly.

See before you visit

Reading a QR here shows you the decoded content as text first — so you can inspect a link before opening it, instead of your phone jumping straight to an unknown URL. A small but real safety win.

What it reads

Standard QR codes in JPG, PNG or WebP images — links, plain text, contact data and more. Clear, well-lit images decode most reliably. Files are processed temporarily and deleted automatically — there is no general cloud storage.

Reads QR from screenshots
Shows content before you open it
Links, text and contact data
Free with fair daily limits
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