Free Online QR Code Scanner
Scan any QR code straight from your browser — no app to install. Point your camera at a QR code, or upload an image of one, and the link or text is decoded instantly. Everything runs on your device, so your camera feed and images are never uploaded.
How to scan a QR code
Using your camera
- Allow camera access when prompted.
- Point the camera at the QR code and hold steady inside the frame.
- The result opens automatically — tap Open to visit a link, or copy the text.
From a saved image or screenshot
- Tap the photo button (bottom right).
- Choose an image that contains a QR code.
- The QR code is decoded from the image instantly.
Works on iPhone (Safari), Android (Chrome), and desktop browsers.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this QR code scanner free?
- Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up.
- Do I need to install an app?
- No. It runs in your browser. You can optionally install it as a PWA for offline use.
- Are my images or scanned data uploaded to a server?
- No. Decoding happens locally in your browser. Your camera feed and images are not uploaded.
- Can I scan a QR code from a saved image or screenshot?
- Yes. Use the photo button to pick an image and it will be decoded.
- Does it work on iPhone, Android, and desktop?
- Yes, in any modern browser.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes. After your first visit it's cached as a PWA and works offline.