Free online QR code scanner

Scan any QR code using your phone or laptop webcam, drag & drop a saved photo, or paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V) — 100% private in your browser.

Point your camera at any QR code or barcode — results appear instantly and are saved to history.

Supports QR, EAN/UPC, Code 128/39, ITF, Codabar, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417.

Tip: drag & drop an image here or paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V) to scan it.

Result appears here

Scan with the camera on the left, drop an image, or use a connected device — the decoded content and a picture of the code will show up on this side.

Physical devices

Cameras

Not connected

No camera detected yet — start the camera once and devices appear here.

Scanner (USB / Bluetooth)

Not connected

This browser can't pair USB devices — but wedge scanners that “type” their result still work: enable wedge mode, click the page, then scan.

Scan QR codes safely from your camera or screen without installing an app

CodeKit's Online QR Code Scanner decodes QR codes, Data Matrix, Aztec, and PDF417 symbols directly inside your web browser. Point your laptop webcam or smartphone camera at a code, drag and drop an image file, or press Ctrl+V to scan a screenshot from your clipboard. Unlike phones that blindly open unknown links, CodeKit shows you the full decoded URL, Wi-Fi password, or vCard fields first so you can inspect links before opening them.

Camera & WebcamCtrl+V Screenshot ScanSafe URL Preview100% Private

Safe Link Inspection Before Opening

See the exact destination URL or payload before clicking—protecting you from phishing QR codes.

Camera + Drag & Drop + Ctrl+V Paste

Scan physical codes with your webcam or decode screenshots right from your clipboard.

Parses Wi-Fi, vCard & Structured Payloads

Automatically extracts SSIDs, passwords, phone numbers, emails, and map links into clean fields.

How to scan a QR code online

1Start your camera or drop an image
Click 'Start camera' and allow browser camera permission, or drag & drop / paste (Ctrl+V) an image containing a QR code.
2Inspect the decoded content safely
View the full decoded URL, Wi-Fi network credentials, vCard contact fields, or text in the result panel on the right.
3Copy, open, or save to History
Copy the decoded text with one click, open verified links, or star/pin the scan in your on-device History.

Frequently asked questions

Are my camera video or uploaded photos sent to a server?

Never. Video frames and uploaded images are decoded locally inside your browser using WebAssembly/JavaScript. No images or camera feeds ever leave your device.

How can I scan a QR code that is already on my phone or computer screen?

Take a screenshot of the QR code, then either press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) on this page or click 'Scan from image' to select the screenshot from your photos.

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