QR Code Detector
Free QR code detector — no sign-up. Detect and extract QR codes from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents. 100% private.
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Our QR Code Detector is a free online scanner that reads and decodes QR codes from uploaded images or your live webcam, right in your browser. Whether you see a QR code on a product label, a restaurant menu, a business card, a poster, or a website, you can capture it with your camera or upload a screenshot and decode its contents instantly. Our tool supports all standard QR code types including URLs, plain text, WiFi credentials, vCard contacts, calendar events, and email addresses. Simply take a photo of the QR code with your phone, drag the image to the upload area, or activate the live webcam scanner — the tool processes and decodes the QR data in milliseconds. The decoded content is displayed clearly with a one-click copy button. All decoding happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your images and decoded data are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy. Perfect for accessing menu links at restaurants, connecting to WiFi quickly, scanning promotional codes, or adding contacts without typing. No downloads, no sign-up, no data collection.
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QR detection = find QR pattern in imageHow does a QR code detector identify codes? +
It finds and identifies QR codes within images, detecting their position even in complex backgrounds.
Can I scan a QR code from a photo on my device? +
Yes. This QR Code Detector Upload any image file containing a QR code and the tool instantly reads and displays the encoded content.
What types of QR code content can it read? +
The tool reads all QR code types: URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, Wi-Fi credentials, vCards, and more.
Can I use my camera to scan a QR code live? +
Yes. Grant camera access and point it at a QR code. The tool reads the code in real time and displays the content.
Does the tool work with damaged or partially obscured QR codes? +
QR codes have built-in error correction. The tool can often read codes that are slightly damaged or partially covered.