About the QR Code Scanner
Sometimes you have a QR code on screen — in an email, a PDF, or another monitor — and no convenient phone to scan it. This online scanner reads QR codes directly from your webcam or from an uploaded image, then shows the decoded content and lets you copy it or open the link.
All processing uses your browser's built-in capabilities and a local decoding engine, so neither the camera feed nor the image is ever transmitted to a server. That makes it safe for scanning codes that contain private URLs, tokens or credentials.
How to use the QR Code Scanner
- 1Click “Start camera” and allow camera access, then point it at the QR code.
- 2Or click “Upload image” and select a photo or screenshot containing a QR code.
- 3Read the decoded text, copy it, or open it if it's a link.
Key benefits
- Scan via webcam or uploaded image.
- Instant decoding with copy and open-link.
- Private — camera and images stay on your device.
- No app or extension required.
Real-world examples
Scan an on-screen code
Read a QR code shown in an email or another device.
Decode a screenshot
Upload a saved image to extract its QR content.
Frequently asked questions
Is my camera feed uploaded?+
No. The video and any uploaded image are processed locally; nothing is sent to a server.
Why won't my camera start?+
Your browser may have blocked camera access, or the page must be served over HTTPS. Allow the permission, or use the image-upload option instead.
It can't read my image — why?+
Use a clear, well-lit image where the QR code is in focus and not too small or skewed.