Common use cases
- Screenshot
- Read a QR code already displayed on the same device.
- Received image
- Decode an attachment without uploading it to a remote service.
- Camera
- Read a printed code or one shown on another screen.
Utilities · free tool
Online QR code reader from image or camera
Read a QR code from an image or camera and inspect its exact content locally.
Your tool
QR Code Reader
- Choose files
- Analyze
- Review result
Images and camera frames are decoded locally in your browser.
Scan a QR code
Use a clear PNG, JPG, WebP or camera view. Nothing is uploaded.
PNG · JPG · WebP · GIF
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PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF · 20 MB maximum
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Camera access starts only after you choose this option.
Decoded result
Select an image or start the camera to inspect a QR code.
Use it well
How to use QR Code Reader
Steps
- Choose an image or start the camera.
- Keep the complete code and quiet zone visible.
- Inspect the content type and warnings.
- Copy the result or open only a verified HTTPS URL.
Limits and good practices
Good practices
- Use realistic test values when validating forms, exports or API payloads.
- Keep real customer, banking and production secrets out of public tools.
- Check the output format before copying it into a production workflow.
- Document whether a value is generated, validated, converted or only estimated.
Common mistakes
- Confusing valid format with real-world validity
- A generated or locally validated value can match a format without proving that it exists in an official system.
- Using real production data
- Public utilities are best for test data, demos, fixtures, QA and quick checks, not for confidential values.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I read a QR code from an image?
Choose the PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF file. The reader decodes it locally and shows the content before any link can be opened.
Can it read a QR code from a screenshot?
Yes. A sharp screenshot that includes the complete code and quiet zone can be decoded like any image.
Which QR payloads are recognized?
The reader identifies web URLs, Wi-Fi, vCard, mailto, tel, SMS and plain text.
Is the image uploaded?
No. Image and camera decoding run locally in the browser.
Does it open links automatically?
No. It displays the exact content first and only offers an open action for a clean HTTPS URL.