QR Code Reader
Decode QR codes from image or camera
Browser-only processing
Scanning happens entirely in your browser. No image, frame, or decoded value is uploaded.
Drop a QR code image
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What this tool does
Decode QR codes from an uploaded image or live camera scan. The camera stream only starts when you press Start and stops as soon as you leave.
QR Code Reader is a free image utility that gets the job done without installing software or creating an account. The whole process runs inside this browser tab, so your input never leaves your device. Common searches that land here include qr reader, qr decoder.
Key features
- Upload an image OR scan live with your device camera
- Uses the native BarcodeDetector API when supported (Chrome on Android, Edge)
- Falls back to jsQR on canvas frames so iOS Safari and Firefox also work
- Camera stream stops immediately when you leave the tool — nothing is recorded
Common use cases
- Reading a QR code printed on paper or shown on another screen
- Decoding Wi-Fi or vCard QR codes without installing a phone app
- Pulling a URL out of a screenshot you've been sent
Things to know
- Camera scanning needs HTTPS and explicit browser permission
- Very low-resolution or motion-blurred frames may not decode — hold the device steady
- Some browsers don't expose multiple cameras; only the default one is used
Privacy & local processing
QR Code Reader processes everything inside your browser — your files and text are never uploaded to a server, never logged, and never shared with third parties.How to use QR Code Reader
- 01
Choose Upload image or Scan with camera.
- 02
Drop a QR image, or press Start camera and point the lens at the code.
- 03
Copy the decoded text or open it if it is a URL.
Frequently asked questions
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Every tool on WebToolsLabs runs entirely inside your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes. All tools on WebToolsLabs are 100% free with no signup, no watermarks, and no usage limits.