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Decoding a saved screenshot
Uploading a screenshot of a café flyer decodes its QR code straight away — there's no button to press — and https://example.com/menu appears in the Decoded text box, ready to copy.
QR Code Reader
Image ToolsScan and read QR codes from an image online to get the link or text — free QR scanner.
QR code image
About
About the QR Code Reader
Reads a QR code out of an image file and shows you the text or link encoded inside it.
Anyone who saved a QR code as a screenshot uses it to read the link back out without pointing a phone camera at a screen, while developers testing QR-generating code use it to quickly confirm what a generated code actually decodes to. It's one of many free image tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.
Examples
QR Code Reader examples
3 worked examples
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Confirming a generated code
A Wi-Fi QR code downloaded from the QR Code Generator decodes back to exactly WIFI:T:WPA;S:Cafe Guest;P:latte2026;; — the same text that went in.
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No code found
Uploading a plain landscape photo with no QR code in it shows "No QR code found in that image." instead of failing silently.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the QR Code Reader.
What does the QR Code Reader do?
It scans an image file you upload for a QR code and decodes the text or link stored inside it.
Is the QR Code Reader free to use?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many images you decode.
Is my image safe when I use this tool?
Yes. The image never leaves your browser — decoding happens entirely on your own device, using a small QR-decoding library, not on our server.
Why does it say no QR code was found?
The image may not contain a QR code, or the code may be too blurry, small or cropped for the decoder to read. Try a clearer, more direct image of the code.
What image formats does it accept?
Any common image format your browser can display, including PNG, JPG and WebP.
Can it read more than one QR code in the same image?
No — it decodes the first QR code it detects in the image. If an image has multiple codes, crop it down to just the one you want read.
Can I use the QR Code Reader on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.
Does the QR Code Reader have any limitations?
It reads standard QR codes but not other barcode formats (like CODE128 or EAN-13) — use the Barcode Generator's format list as a reference for what those look like, since this tool doesn't decode them.