QR Code Reader
Read a QR code from any image — upload, drag, or paste it and get the link or text instantly, free and in your browser.
Drop an image with a QR code
Drag & drop, paste, or pick a screenshot or photo
PNG · JPG · WebP · GIF · BMP — read on your device
Read a QR code without an app
Sometimes a QR code is already in an image — a screenshot, a saved photo, a PDF page, or a poster you snapped. This reader decodes the code from that image and shows you exactly what it contains: a website link, Wi-Fi details, text, an email, or a phone number.
There is nothing to install. Upload, drag, or paste the image and the code is read on the spot, with a copy button for the result. If it is a link, you get a safe, clearly-labelled link you can choose to open.
How to read a QR code from an image
- Switch to Read. The reader is the second tab at the top of the tool.
- Add the image. Drop in a screenshot or photo, choose a file, or paste an image from your clipboard.
- See the result. The code's contents appear instantly — a link, text, Wi-Fi, and more.
- Copy or open. Copy the text, or open the link if you trust it.
Use a clear, well-lit image
For the most reliable read, use an image where the whole code is visible, in focus, and well lit, with a little margin around it. Very blurry, cropped, or heavily angled photos can be hard to decode — re-snap or re-crop if the first try fails.
What the decoded text means
When this reader decodes a code it shows you the raw stored string. A leading prefix tells you what the code was meant to do — here's how to read the common ones:
| If the result starts with… | …the code is |
|---|---|
| http:// or https:// | a website link — shown here as a clickable, clearly-labelled link you can choose to open. |
| WIFI: | Wi-Fi credentials (network name, security type, and password) for joining a network. |
| mailto: | an email — an address, often with a subject and body, meant to open a pre-filled draft. |
| tel: | a phone number to dial. |
| SMSTO: or smsto: | a text message — a number and, sometimes, a pre-written message body. |
| (no prefix) | plain text — a note, code, or message with no action attached. |
Reading codes reliably
- The reader decodes the whole image at once, so it works on screenshots, saved photos, PDF pages exported as images, and scans — not just live camera shots.
- Treat a decoded link with the same caution as any unknown link: the tool labels it clearly and never opens it automatically, so you stay in control.
- If the result looks like gibberish rather than a tidy prefix, the source code may be damaged or only partially captured — re-snap or re-crop and read it again.
- A Wi-Fi result exposes the network password in plain text, which is normal for that format; just be mindful of who can see your screen.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I read a QR code from a picture?
Switch to Read, then drop in the picture, choose a file, or paste it. The code is decoded and its contents are shown with a copy button.
Do I need an app to read a QR code?
No. This reader runs in your browser on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — with nothing to install.
It says no code was found — why?
The image may be too blurry, too small, cropped, or badly lit. Use a clearer image where the whole code is visible and try again.
Where is my image processed?
Building or reading a QR code happens in your browser, so the file is created on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.
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