Why does this say my browser isn't supported?

This tool relies on the native BarcodeDetector API, which is currently available in Chromium-based browsers like Chrome and Edge, but not yet in all browsers.

Is my image uploaded anywhere?

No — the image is processed entirely on your device using your browser's built-in scanning capability.

Can this read damaged or blurry QR codes?

Reading quality depends on the underlying browser API and the image's clarity — a sharp, well-lit photo scans much more reliably than a blurry one.

Can it read other barcode types, like a UPC barcode?

This tool is configured specifically for QR codes; other barcode formats are not currently read by this tool.

What happens if no QR code is found?

You'll see a clear message telling you no QR code was detected in the chosen image.

Does this work on mobile browsers?

It works wherever the BarcodeDetector API is supported, which includes Chrome on Android; iOS Safari support varies by version.

QR & Barcode Tools

QR Code Reader

Choose an image containing a QR code to read its contents using your browser's built-in scanner.

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Runs in Your Browser
Instant Results
100% Private

Image with a QR Code

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What Is a QR Code Reader?

A QR code reader scans an image containing a QR code and extracts the text or link it encodes. This tool uses your browser's own native barcode-detection capability (the BarcodeDetector API, available in Chromium-based browsers like Chrome and Edge) to read the code directly from an uploaded image.

Because it relies on a built-in browser feature rather than a third-party scanning library or a server upload, the image you choose is processed locally and is never sent anywhere — though it does mean the tool only works in browsers that support this API.

Who Uses This Tool?

For Business

Read a QR code from a screenshot or photo when you don't have a phone handy.

For Personal Use

Check what a QR code from a flyer or poster actually links to before scanning it with your phone.

For Students

Explore how browsers can read barcodes natively for a web development project.

For Offices

Extract a link or code from a QR code embedded in a document.

Why Use This Tool

Key Features

Native Browser Scanning

Uses your browser's built-in barcode-reading capability.

Instant Results

The code is read automatically once you choose an image.

100% Private

The image is processed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

One-Click Copy

Copy the decoded text straight to your clipboard.

The Payoff

Benefits

No App Needed on Desktop

Read a QR code without needing your phone's camera.

Nothing Uploaded

The chosen image is never sent to a server.

Quick Link Preview

Check where a QR code leads before physically scanning it with your phone.

Step by Step

How to Use QR Code Reader

Choose an Image

Select a photo or screenshot containing a QR code.

Read the Decoded Result

The encoded text or link appears automatically.

Copy the Result

Use the Copy button to grab the decoded text.

Specifications

Technical Details

Detail	Value
Input	Image files (JPG, PNG, WebP) containing a QR code
Processing	Processed locally — limited only by your browser's available memory
Output	Uses the browser's native BarcodeDetector API where supported

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Privacy & Security

What actually happens to your file when you use this tool.

100% Client-Side

This tool runs entirely inside your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type or generate is ever sent anywhere.

No Upload, Ever

There is no file upload and no server processing step — your data never leaves your device.

Works Offline

Once this page has loaded, the tool keeps working even without an internet connection.

Nothing Stored

Nothing you enter is saved on our servers — refreshing the page clears everything.

No Tracking of Your Input

We have no way to see what you type, generate or convert with this tool.

Get Better Results

Tips

Use a Clear, Well-Lit Photo

A sharp, evenly lit image of the QR code scans more reliably.

Use Chrome or Edge for Best Support

The underlying BarcodeDetector API currently has the broadest support in Chromium-based browsers.

Frequently Asked Questions