Read QR Code from Image File
Local ProcessingScan and decode QR codes directly from uploaded photos and screenshots locally in your browser.
How It Works & Processing Standards
Scan and decode QR codes directly from uploaded photos and screenshots locally in your browser.
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Current Limits
- Desktop max file size: 20MB
- Mobile max file size: 10MB
For QR codes you cannot point a camera at, such as one on your own screen or in a received photo. Decoding runs in your browser with the ZXing library.
Tiny, blurry or skewed codes may not decode. Cropping to the QR and enlarging it helps.
What You Can Do
- Decode images
- Reads QR codes in PNG, JPG and other images.
- See before opening
- Shows the content first instead of opening links.
How to Use Read QR Code from Image File
- 1Select an imagePick an image showing the QR code.
- 2DecodeCheck what is inside.
- 3CopyCopy the content if needed.
Examples
QR in a screenshot
Input: A screen capture with a QR code
Result: The QR content, such as https://…
Common Use Cases
- Reading a QR shown on the same phone’s screen
- Checking a link before opening an unknown QR
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if the image has several QR codes?
One is read at a time. Crop to the code you want.