How to scan a QR code from an image
- Take a screenshot of the QR code, or save the image containing one.
- Drag it into the box above — or press Ctrl+V to paste directly from your clipboard.
- The decoded content appears instantly. If it's a link, you can open it. If it's a Wi-Fi network, we'll break out the password.
Which QR code types can this reader decode?
Any standard QR code, including:
- Website URLs —
https://… - Wi-Fi credentials — parsed into network name, password, and encryption type
- Contact cards (vCard) — parsed into name, phone, email, organization
- Email, phone, and SMS links
- Plain text of any length
Is it private?
Yes. Decoding happens entirely in your browser using the open-source jsQR library. Your image is never uploaded, nothing is stored, and no analytics script sees the content.
Why use a desktop QR reader?
Your phone's camera is great for codes in the physical world — posters, menus, packaging. But when the QR is on your screen — an invoice PDF, an airline boarding pass, a Zoom meeting, a Teams invite — pointing your phone at your monitor is awkward. This reader decodes any image directly, so you never have to reach for another device.
Tips for accurate decoding
- Crop tightly around the QR code if you can — less clutter, better detection.
- Avoid glare or heavy perspective skew (codes photographed at extreme angles).
- If decoding fails, try increasing the image's resolution before uploading.