QR Code Scanner
Scan and decode QR codes directly from uploaded photos, screenshots, or clipboard images.
About this tool
QR codes are the global standard for rapid digital information sharing - used for everything from restaurant menus and boarding passes to event links and Wi-Fi credentials. While scanning a physical QR code with a smartphone is easy, receiving a QR code digitally on a desktop screen (in an email, PDF, or social media) can be frustrating. Using a phone to scan a monitor just to transfer a link back to the computer is highly inefficient.
This QR Code Scanner solves this exact problem. Here you can decode any QR code directly from an image file in your browser, without needing a camera or installing any software. You can easily upload a saved image, drag and drop an image file into the window, or take a screenshot and paste it directly from your clipboard (using Ctrl+V or Cmd+V).
The tool relies on a modern detection algorithm capable of locating and decoding a QR code even if it's small, slightly distorted, or low resolution. The moment the code is parsed, its digital payload is displayed on-screen. If the decoded content is a valid URL, the tool provides a secure, one-click button to instantly open that destination in a new browser tab. This is a handy daily tool for office workers, students, and developers. This tool is completely free to use and requires no registration.