Not every QR code is convenient to scan with a phone camera — sometimes it's stuck in a screenshot, a PDF, or a slide. Upload the image here and this decodes the QR code directly, entirely in your browser, pairing naturally with the QR Code Generator if you need to go the other direction.
How to use the qr code scanner tool
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Upload an image
A screenshot or photo containing a QR code.
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Read the result
The decoded text or link appears instantly.
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Copy or open it
Copy the text, or click through if it's a link.
Common use cases
Decode a QR code from a screenshot
Read a QR code you can't scan with a phone camera directly, like one embedded in a PDF or slide.
Check a QR code before scanning it live
See what a QR code actually links to before opening it on your phone.
Extract text from a QR code in a document
Decode a QR code that appears in a scanned document or printed material.
Frequently asked questions
Any standard QR code — URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, and more — the tool just returns whatever text was encoded.