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Free QR Code Scanner – Scan QR Codes Online

Scan QR codes online using your camera or by uploading an image. Decode QR codes instantly for free.

Works best in Chrome or Edge. Requires camera permission for live scanning.

How to Use QR Code Scanner

1

Choose Scan Method

Click 'Use Camera' to scan live, or 'Upload Image' to scan from a photo or screenshot.

2

Scan the QR Code

Point your camera at the QR code or upload an image containing it.

3

View Decoded Content

The QR code content (URL, text, etc.) is displayed instantly. Click to open links.

Scan Any QR Code Online — No App Needed

You do not need a phone app to read a QR code — your browser can already do it. Point your device camera at the code or upload an image of one, with nothing to install and nothing to sign up for. It works on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops, so you can scan a code even when you only have a computer with a webcam in front of you. The scanner decodes every common QR payload type and shows you the result instantly. That includes website links, plain text, vCard contact cards, WiFi network credentials, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS messages, calendar events, and geo locations. When the content is a URL, it becomes a clickable link so you can open it in one tap after confirming it looks safe. There are two ways to scan. Live camera mode opens your camera and detects the code automatically as soon as it enters the frame — useful for product packaging, posters, restaurant menus, and event tickets. Image mode lets you upload a photo or screenshot containing a QR code, which is perfect when someone sends you a code in a chat or you saved one earlier and could not scan it on the spot. Privacy is built in. The camera feed and any uploaded images are processed entirely on your device using your browser's built-in decoding APIs. No video frames, photos, or decoded results are ever transmitted to a server or stored anywhere, and everything is discarded when you close the tab. That makes it safe to scan codes that contain personal information like WiFi passwords or contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions – QR Code Scanner

Open Helperzy QR Code Scanner, allow camera access when prompted, and point your camera at the QR code — it decodes automatically. If you prefer not to use the camera, upload an image or screenshot containing a QR code and it will be decoded instantly. No installation or signup is required.