QR reader: decode a QR code from an image
Have a QR code and want to know what is in it, without scanning through an app? Drop the image here, paste it with Ctrl+V, upload a file or point your camera, and the tool decodes it. It shows the link, the Wi-Fi password, the contact and the text, and for a link it warns you before you click. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. If you need to create a QR code instead, use our QR code generator.
Drop an image here, paste it (Ctrl+V) or click to choose
A screenshot or photo of a QR code. Everything runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decode a QR code from an image?
Drop the image into the window, paste it with Ctrl+V, click to choose a file, or point your camera. The tool reads the content and shows it. It works with a screenshot as well as a photo of a QR code.
Can I scan a QR code with a computer camera?
Yes. Click Scan with camera, allow access and point the QR code at the camera. As soon as the tool recognises it, it shows the content and turns the camera off. The camera and the image stay in your browser and are never sent anywhere.
Can I read a Wi-Fi password from a QR code too?
Yes. If the QR code carries a Wi-Fi login, the tool breaks out the network name, the password and the security type. Handy when the code is stuck on the router and you need to type the password into a device.
Is it safe to open a link from a QR code?
Be careful. A QR code can hide a malicious link. That is why the tool does not open the link itself, it shows it as text and opens it only when you click, with a warning. Always check the address before you enter any details. You can also paste a suspicious link into our phishing email checker.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The whole decoding happens in your browser. Neither the image nor the camera feed is ever sent to us.
What types of QR codes does the tool read?
Common QR codes: a link, Wi-Fi, a contact card, e-mail, phone number, SMS, location, a payment and plain text. It shows the content and, for a link or Wi-Fi, breaks it out clearly.