QR Code Reader
Read QR codes in screenshots and photos. See where a link goes without opening it, and get Wi-Fi passwords out as text.
1. Choose an image with a QR code
Pick a screenshot or photo. JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC (iPhone photos) are supported.
Drag and drop images here
or
You can also paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V (⌘V on Mac).
2. What it says
Links never open on their own. Check where they go before you open them.
Choose an image and the contents of the QR code will show up here.
Everything happens on this device. Your images are never uploaded.
If you’re asked to log in or pay, it’s safer to go through the official app or your bookmarks instead of the QR code link.
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How to use
1. Choose an image
Tap “Choose files” and pick a screenshot or photo with a QR code in it.
Drag and drop an image with a QR code anywhere on the page. You can also use “Choose files”, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V (⌘V on Mac).
2. Check what it says
Every QR code in the image is read and numbered on the image. The contents appear below the image under “What it says”, with the same numbers. For URLs, the destination domain is shown large, so check it’s a site you know before you open it.
Every QR code in the image is read and numbered on the image. The contents appear on the right under “What it says”, with the same numbers. For URLs, the destination domain is shown large, so check it’s a site you know before you open it.
3. Copy the Wi-Fi password
For Wi-Fi QR codes, the network name (SSID) and password are shown separately. Tap the copy button next to the password to copy just the password. In the Settings app, open Wi-Fi, pick the network and paste it.
For Wi-Fi QR codes, the network name (SSID) and password are shown separately. Press the copy button next to the password to copy just the password, then paste it in your device’s Wi-Fi settings to join.
Handy when you want to
Read a QR code that’s on your phone’s own screen
You can’t point your phone’s camera at its own screen, like with a QR code sent over WhatsApp or email. Just choose a screenshot to read it.
Anyone who got a QR code on their phone
Open a QR code on your computer screen, on the computer
Take a screenshot of the QR code on a web page or document and paste it. You’ll get the URL without reaching for your phone.
People working on a computer
Find out a Wi-Fi password
Pull the network name and password out of a Wi-Fi QR code at a café or at home, as text. Useful for computers and game consoles that can’t scan with a camera.
Anyone trying to get on Wi-Fi
Check where a link goes before opening it
See what a QR code on a flyer or letter contains without opening the link. Suspicious-looking URLs get a warning.
Anyone wary of an unfamiliar QR code
Good to know before you start
- Only QR codes can be read. Barcodes (EAN, UPC and so on) and other types of 2D codes aren’t supported.
- A URL without a warning isn’t necessarily safe. For QR codes from people you don’t know, always check the destination domain.
- To make a QR code, use “QR Code Generator”.
What’s inside a QR code
A QR code is text written as a grid of black and white squares. What’s inside is just text: URLs, Wi-Fi logins, contacts and so on are written in set formats. This tool recognizes those formats and lays them out for you — the destination domain for a URL, the network name and password for Wi-Fi, and so on.
You can’t tell where a QR code link goes just by looking at it. There’s even a scam called “quishing” (QR code phishing) that lures people to fake login pages. This tool never opens links on its own, and it warns you when it spots risky patterns such as URLs that trick you with an “@”, domains that mix in letters from other alphabets, and short links.
FAQ
Answers to common questions before you start.
Are my images sent anywhere?
No. Everything is read in the browser on your device. Your images and what they contain are never sent to a server, so it’s safe to read QR codes with Wi-Fi passwords too.
Can I read a QR code shown on my phone, with the same phone?
Yes. Take a screenshot of the screen showing the QR code, then pick it with “Choose files”. QR code images sent over WhatsApp or email work too — just save them first.
Do links open right away?
No. You can check the destination domain first, and the link opens in a new tab only when you press “Open”. Suspicious-looking URLs get a warning before you open them.
Which URLs get a warning?
Ones that start with “http://” and aren’t encrypted, ones that go to a number (an IP address), domains made to look like others by mixing in letters from other alphabets, ones that trick you with a fake name before an “@”, short links, and links that download app files directly. No warning doesn’t mean it’s safe, so don’t open domains you don’t know.
Can it read several QR codes in one image?
Yes. Every QR code found is read and numbered on the image, and the contents are listed with the same numbers.
Can I see the password in a Wi-Fi QR code?
Yes. The network name (SSID), password and security type are shown separately, and each one can be copied. A browser can’t join Wi-Fi directly, so paste the copied password in your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
Can I scan with the camera?
If your device and browser can use a camera, use “Scan with camera”. The video is only read on the spot — nothing is recorded or sent. On a phone, your regular camera app can scan QR codes too.
What if it won’t read?
Make sure the whole QR code is in the picture, including the white border around it. Blurry, dark or very small codes may not read. Cropping to just the QR code (Crop images) can help.
Can it read barcodes?
This tool only reads QR codes. Product barcodes (EAN, UPC) and the like can’t be read.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no install, and no ads.
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