Free Online QR Code Scanner
Scan a QR code with your camera or upload a photo — this tool decodes it instantly and, for links, WiFi codes, contact cards, and calendar events, offers one-tap actions to use what it finds.
1. Scan a QR Code
Your image is scanned entirely in your browser — it's never uploaded anywhere.
Point your camera at a QR code — it's detected automatically. Video never leaves your device.
Scan Result
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What Is an Online QR Code Scanner?
An online QR code scanner reads and decodes a QR code without needing a dedicated app — useful when you're on a laptop, received a QR code as an image file, or just don't want to install another scanner app. This tool reads the code using your camera or an uploaded photo and shows you exactly what it contains.
Everything happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Neither your camera feed nor any image you upload is ever sent to a server.
How to Scan a QR Code Online
- Choose Upload or Camera: upload a photo or screenshot containing a QR code, or use your device's camera to scan one live.
- Let it decode automatically: there's no separate "scan" button — the result appears as soon as a code is detected.
- Review the result: the tool identifies what kind of code it is (link, WiFi, contact card, calendar event, and more) and shows the decoded content.
- Use the one-tap action: open the link, copy the WiFi password, download the contact or calendar event — whichever fits what was scanned.
QR Code Types This Tool Recognizes
| Type | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Website link | Open Link / Copy Link buttons |
| WiFi network | Network name shown, password revealed and copyable |
| Contact card (vCard) | Name/phone/email preview, plus a downloadable .vcf file |
| Calendar event | Event details, plus a downloadable .ics file for your calendar app |
| Email address | Send Email button (opens your mail app) |
| Phone number | Call button |
| Plain text | Shown as-is with a Copy button |
Why Use a Browser-Based Scanner?
- No app to install, and nothing to update.
- Works on laptops and desktops that don't have a camera app tied to a QR scanner.
- Useful for QR codes that only exist as an image file, like ones received in an email or chat.
- Nothing you scan is uploaded anywhere — decoding happens entirely on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this QR code scanner free?
Yes. Scanning and decoding QR codes with this tool is completely free, with no account required.
Does this work on mobile and desktop?
Yes. The camera option needs a device with a camera and browser permission, but the Upload Image option works anywhere you can select a file, including desktops without a camera.
Is my camera feed or uploaded image sent anywhere?
No. Both the camera feed and any uploaded image are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Why won't my camera start?
Your browser needs permission to use the camera — check for a permission prompt or your browser's site settings. Camera access also requires a secure (HTTPS) connection, which this page uses.
Can this scanner read damaged or blurry QR codes?
It can tolerate some damage thanks to the QR standard's built-in error correction, but a very blurry, low-contrast, or heavily obscured code may fail to decode. Try a clearer photo or better lighting.
Is it safe to scan any QR code?
This tool only decodes what's inside the code — it doesn't check whether a link is safe. Treat a scanned link with the same caution as any unfamiliar link, especially on QR codes found in public places.