QR CODE / BARCODE SCANNER · IMAGE · CAMERA

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Read the QR code in a screenshot or the barcode on a product by dropping it in.

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Drop a QR code or barcode image, or click to choosePNG, JPG, WebP and other images, up to 50 at a time; you can also paste a screenshot

Computer webcam or phone rear camera; frames are not uploaded.

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How to use it

  1. Drop an image that contains a QR code or barcode into the area above, click to choose it, or copy and paste it.
  2. With the item in hand, choose Scan with camera and hold the code steady in the middle of the frame.
  3. Read the symbology and content: check a link's domain before opening it, search product codes directly, then copy the results or download a CSV.

Supported symbologies

QR Code · Data Matrix · Aztec · PDF417 · EAN-13 · EAN-8 · UPC-A · UPC-E · Code 128 · Code 39 · Code 93 · Codabar · ITF / ITF-14 · GS1 DataBar

Frequently asked questions

How do I scan a QR code from an image on a computer?

Drag the screenshot or photo into the area above, choose the file, or copy the image and press Ctrl+V / ⌘+V. The content appears within seconds; no phone or app is needed.

Which codes can it read?

Two-dimensional: QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417. Linear: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14 and GS1 DataBar. One code is read per image.

Why does a code fail to scan?

Common causes are blur, glare, a code that is too small, a cropped edge or no quiet zone around it. Try a sharper original, crop to the code, or move the camera closer. Straighten a strongly tilted barcode and retry.

Is a scanned link safe to open?

The tool only shows the stored address; it never opens it automatically or judges whether the site is trustworthy. Check the domain before clicking, especially payment or sign-in links from unknown sources.

Can I look up product details from a barcode?

The tool reads the EAN or UPC number, checks its check digit and offers links to search the number on Google and Amazon. A barcode is only a number; product name and brand must be checked in the results or a GS1 database.

Are images or camera frames uploaded?

No. Decoding happens in your browser and neither images nor camera frames are uploaded. The camera starts only when you click and stops when you press Stop or leave the page.

QR code and barcode scanner practical guide and common questions

What does a QR code and barcode scanner do?

Code scanning decodes a QR code, Data Matrix or linear barcode such as EAN, UPC or Code 128 from an image or camera frame into its stored text and reports the symbology.

Who is this for, and when is it useful?

Sales, warehouse and operations staff who receive QR or barcode images and need to read them on a computer, or check a link or product code before using it.

How do I use this QR code and barcode scanner?

Upload, drop or paste an image, or turn on the camera and point it at a code, read the decoded symbology and content, and check a link before opening or copying it.

How should I interpret the results?

The result is the raw content stored in the code; it does not prove a link is safe or product data is genuine. EAN and UPC check digits are verified; blur, glare, tiny or cropped codes can fail, so retry with a sharper original or move closer.

Where is the work performed, and which services receive data?

Images and camera frames are decoded in your browser and never uploaded. The camera starts only when you click and stops when you stop it or leave the page. Decoded links open only if you click them.