Read a QR code from any image
No camera needed — drop a screenshot or photo. It decodes in your tab and shows you what's inside before you open anything.
Drop a QR image here or click to browse
Screenshots, photos, scans — decoded locally, never uploaded.
The QR code is on the screen you're looking at
The classic dead end: a QR code in a PDF, a webinar slide, or a message — on the same device you'd use to scan it. Pointing your phone at your own monitor is the workaround everyone hates. This reader closes the loop: screenshot, drop, done. It also tells you what it decoded — link, Wi-Fi credentials, contact card — as inspectable text first, which is how scanning unknown codes should work. Made a code with ourQR generator? This is its other half.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I read a QR code from an image or screenshot?
Drop the image on the tool (or click to browse). It decodes instantly and tells you what kind of content it found — a link, Wi-Fi credentials, a contact card or plain text — before you act on it.
Can I scan a QR code without a phone camera?
Yes — that is exactly what this is for. Screenshots of QR codes, photos someone sent you, codes embedded in PDFs or slides: save the image and drop it here. No camera, no app install.
Is it safe to scan an unknown QR code this way?
Safer than pointing your phone at it. The tool shows you the decoded content as text first — you see the actual URL before deciding to open it, instead of your camera app navigating there automatically.
Why does privacy matter for QR codes?
Because of what they contain: Wi-Fi passwords, private event links, payment references, contact details. This reader decodes on your device — the image and its contents are never uploaded.
The tool says no QR code was found. What can I do?
Crop the image so the code fills more of the frame, make sure all four corners are visible, and avoid heavy blur or glare. Screenshots almost always work; photos at steep angles are the usual culprit.