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QR Code Reader Online

Scan a QR code from an image file in your browser and copy the decoded text or link. Your image stays on your device.

STEP 1

Choose an image with a QR code

The image is scanned locally. Links are shown as text and will not open automatically.

Drag and drop your file hereor browse from your device
PNG, JPG, WebP or another browser-readable image · up to 20 MiB. Scanning stays on your device.

How to use QR Code Reader Online

  1. Choose or enter the input shown above.
  2. Check the format, units and important limitations.
  3. Select “Scan the image” and review the result.

How qr code reader online works

The selected image is decoded locally and scanned for a QR symbol. The result is displayed as text; links are not opened automatically. QR decoding uses the image pixels in your browser and does not send them to the site.

Important limitations

Use a clear, well-lit image with the full QR code visible. This reader decodes QR codes, not one-dimensional product barcodes.

Check the result before using it

Try the output in the app, device or workflow that requested it. Review the visible content and format before replacing an original file or sharing a generated link. Browsers and other services can handle edge cases differently, so keep a source copy when the input matters. This tool does not guarantee that a receiving service will accept every result.

Is my QR image uploaded?

No. The image is read and scanned in your browser. The decoded text is shown without automatically opening links.

Is input uploaded?

Processing takes place in your browser. This tool does not send your input or selected files to a conversion API.

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