QR code scanner
Scan a QR code with your camera, or upload a screenshot or photo. We show what's inside before you open anything.
Drop a picture of a QR code here, paste one, or choose a file.
Pictures and the camera feed are read on your device and never uploaded.
Scan, check, then act
Scan or upload
Point your camera at the code, or upload a screenshot or photo.
See what's inside
Links show their full address and website first. WiFi, contacts and events show their details.
Choose what to do
Open the link, copy it, save the contact, add the event, or make a code like it.
Scanner questions
Scanning
Is the scanner free and private?
Yes. Codes are read in your browser. Your camera feed and pictures are never uploaded.
Why does the camera not start?
Your browser asks for permission the first time. If you blocked it, allow camera access for this site in your browser settings, or upload a screenshot or photo instead.
Is it safe to open the link in a QR code?
We always show the full link and its website before you open it. Check that the address is the one you expect, especially for payment or sign-in pages.
What can it read?
Links, WiFi details, contact cards (vCard and MeCard), emails, text messages, phone numbers, map locations, calendar events and plain text.