Is my image or camera feed uploaded to your servers?

No. All camera stream analysis, image processing, and QR decoding occur 100% inside your browser's local sandbox using WebAssembly and HTML5 Canvas.

Why is camera access requested?

Camera permission is needed only if you choose to scan physical codes using your device's webcam or smartphone camera. If you prefer, you can upload photos or paste screenshots without granting camera access.

Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot on my computer?

Yes! Simply take a screenshot of the QR code, copy it to your clipboard, and press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) anywhere on this page to scan it instantly.

What should I do if a code is not detected?

Ensure the entire square QR code and all three corner position markers are visible. For photos, ensure good lighting and avoid motion blur or heavy reflections.

Can this scanner read WiFi passwords?

Yes. When scanning a WiFi QR code, the tool extracts the network SSID and password, giving you a dedicated 'Copy WiFi Password' button.

QR Code Scanner Online — Camera, Image & Clipboard Scan

Scan QR Code via Camera or Image

Hold camera to code, upload an image, or press Ctrl+V to paste.

Drag and drop images here

JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF

Scanned Result

Scanned content will appear here instantly. Decoding takes place entirely inside your browser — zero files are uploaded to any server.

How to Use the QR Code Scanner

1
Point your camera at a QR code, upload a photo or screenshot, or press Ctrl+V to paste from your clipboard.
2
Our client-side vision engine detects the code and decodes the embedded payload in real time.
3
Inspect the decoded web link, WiFi credentials, contact card, or message.
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One-click to open links, copy WiFi passwords, call phone numbers, or copy raw data.

Practical Use Cases

Desktop & Laptop Users

Scanning QR Codes From Computer Screenshots

Copy a QR code from an email, PDF invoice, or webpage and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V) to extract the link on your laptop without reaching for your phone.

Security-Conscious Users

Previewing Destination URLs Before Opening

Inspect the exact decoded URL text first rather than letting a phone camera automatically redirect you to an unknown site.

IT & Office Users

Extracting Plain-Text WiFi Passwords

Scan a WiFi QR sign to view and copy the actual plain-text wireless password so you can connect a laptop or smart TV that lacks a camera.

QR Code Scanner Features

Live camera scanning with flip toggle

Uses your phone back/front camera or laptop webcam with optimal auto-framing.

Instant clipboard paste (Ctrl+V)

Paste copied screenshots or images directly from your clipboard without saving files first.

Smart payload parsing

Automatically recognizes URLs, WiFi passwords, vCard contact cards, email mailtos, and phone numbers.

Safe link inspection

Displays destination URLs clearly as text first, allowing you to review safety before opening in a browser.

Recent scan history log

Keeps a temporary local session log of recently scanned codes so you never lose important links.

Runs 100% in your browser

Nothing is uploaded to a remote server, so your data and files stay strictly on your device.

Free and unlimited

No account registration, no watermarks, and no daily usage caps.

Mobile and desktop ready

Responsive layouts and comfortable touch controls that fit phones, tablets, and desktops.

Technical Specifications & Best Practices

✓You can scan without a camera by uploading an image file or pressing Ctrl+V / Cmd+V to paste a screenshot from your clipboard.
✓Ensure all three corner finder squares of the QR code are visible and well-lit for instant detection.
✓All video frames and uploaded screenshots are processed strictly inside your browser's local memory.
✓For deep technical and security threat inspection of suspicious QR codes, use our companion QR Code Decoder tool.

QR Code Scanner