QR Code Scanner: Scan a QR Code from an Image
Upload a photo, drag and drop an image, paste one from your clipboard, or use your camera to scan a QR code from an image. Decoding happens entirely in your browser.
Scan a QR code from an image
Click to upload, drag and drop, or paste an image (Ctrl/Cmd+V)
PNG, JPEG, or any common image format
Links aren't opened automatically. Check the full link above before you open it. See our QR code security guide for how to spot a suspicious code.
How it works
- Upload an image, drag one onto the page, paste one from your clipboard, or turn on your camera.
- This QR code scanner decodes it instantly in your browser.
- Review what it found: a link, WiFi details, a contact card, or plain text, then copy or open it.
What this scanner can read
- Links, shown in full with a Copy and an Open link button
- WiFi QR codes, showing the network name, security type, and a hidden-by-default password
- Contact card (vCard) QR codes, showing name, phone, email, and other fields
- Email, phone, text message, and location QR codes
- Plain text QR codes, shown as-is
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| "No QR code found" | The code is too small, blurry, or cut off in the photo. Try a closer, sharper photo. |
| Nothing happens after uploading | Make sure the file is an actual image (PNG, JPEG, etc.), not a PDF or screenshot link. |
| Camera won't start | Your browser needs camera permission for this site. Check your browser's site settings. |
| Photo has more than one QR code | This scanner reads one code per image. Crop the photo to just the code you want to scan. |
Related tools
Need to make a QR code instead of scanning one? Start at the QR code generator. Making a lot of codes at once? Try the bulk QR code generator. Scanning one to join a network? Use the WiFi QR code generator to make your own, or see how to scan a WiFi QR code. Concerned about what a code might do before you scan it in real life? Read our QR code security guide.
Scanning from a specific device
Have a code saved as an image already? See how to scan a QR code from a screenshot or picture. On a laptop or desktop rather than a phone? See how to scan a QR code on a computer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot?
Yes. Upload the screenshot, drag it onto the page, or paste it straight from your clipboard with Ctrl/Cmd+V.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. Decoding happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. The image never leaves your device.
Can it read WiFi QR codes?
Yes. It shows the network name and security type, with the password hidden behind a "Show" button so it's not visible at a glance.
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