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QR Code Scanner
Scan a QR code from your camera or an uploaded image and read its content — all in your browser.
Updated July 10, 2026
How to use the qr code scanner
- 1Choose upload or camera.
- 2Drop a QR code image, or start the camera and point it at a code.
- 3Read the decoded content.
- 4Copy it, and check any link's domain before opening.
Common uses
- Reading a QR code shown on your own screen
- Decoding a Wi-Fi QR without joining blindly
- Scanning a code from a photo or screenshot
- Checking where a QR code's link actually goes
Frequently asked questions
Can I scan a QR code from a picture?
Yes. Upload or drag in an image containing a QR code — a screenshot, photo, or saved image — and the scanner decodes it and shows the content. This is useful when the code is on the same screen you're using.
Is scanning private?
Yes. The decoding happens entirely in your browser, so your image and the camera feed never leave your device. That's especially important for QR codes containing Wi-Fi passwords or payment links.
Are QR codes safe to scan?
Scanning itself just reveals the encoded content — it doesn't take any action. But a QR code can hold a link, so treat an unexpected URL like any unfamiliar link: check the domain before opening it. This tool flags when the content is a link.
About this tool
The QR code scanner reads QR codes from an image you upload or directly from your device's camera, and shows the text, link, Wi-Fi details, or contact info stored inside. Everything is decoded on your device, so nothing is uploaded — which matters for QR codes that hold Wi-Fi passwords or payment links that many other scanners send to a server. Links are flagged so you can check the domain before opening. It pairs with the QR code generator for a complete round trip. It runs entirely in your browser.
Like most tools on UtilityBase, the qr code scanner runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored on a server. It's free to use with no account required. Browse more developer tools here.
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