Someone sends you a QR code as an image, or there's one on the screen you're already looking at. You can't point your phone at its own display. Upload the picture or paste a screenshot and the contents are shown as text.
You see what's inside before anything opens. A web address is displayed in full, so you can check the domain first. Wi-Fi codes are broken down into network name and password. The camera option works like a normal scanner.
How to use the QR Code Reader tool
- Choose a picture, paste a screenshot, or start the camera.
- Read what the code contains.
- Copy the text, or open the link if you trust it.
Popular uses
- Reading a QR code that is on your own screen
- Checking where a code leads before visiting
- Getting a Wi-Fi password out of a QR sticker
Tips for the best result
- On a computer, take a screenshot of the code and press Ctrl+V on this page.
- If the code is small in a big photo, crop closer first.
Quick facts
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Works with | JPG, PNG → Text |
| Where it runs | In your browser, on your device |
| Account | Not needed |