QR Code Scanner from Image
Scan a QR code from a screenshot, photo or your camera, right in your browser. See where a link really goes before you open it, with quick safety checks. Your images never leave your device.
Tip: on a computer you can also copy a screenshot and press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) anywhere on this page.
Your browser will ask for camera permission. The video is processed on your device and is never recorded or uploaded.
How do you scan a QR code from an image?
- Click Choose an image and select a screenshot or photo that contains a QR code. You can also drag the file onto the box or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.
- The scanner reads the code in a second and shows what it contains.
- If it is a link, check the domain and the safety notes before you click Open link.
- Use Copy content to paste the text, link or Wi-Fi password anywhere.
To scan a printed code or another screen, switch to Use camera and point your device at the code. For built-in options on iPhone and Android, see our guide on how to scan a QR code from a screenshot.
What types of QR codes can it read?
| QR code type | What you see |
|---|---|
| Website link | The full address, its domain and safety checks |
| Wi-Fi network | Network name, security type and password, ready to copy |
| Email, phone or SMS | The address or number and any prefilled message |
| Contact card (vCard) | The contact details as text |
| Plain text | The text, ready to copy |
What do the safety checks mean?
Scammers use QR codes to hide fake login and payment pages, a trick often called “quishing.” This scanner never opens a link by itself. Instead, it shows the real destination and flags common warning signs:
- No HTTPS: the page would load without encryption, which legitimate login and payment pages never do.
- Short link: services like bit.ly hide the final address, so you cannot see where you will land.
- IP address instead of a name: real businesses almost always use a domain name.
- Lookalike characters: addresses starting with “xn--” can imitate a real brand with foreign letters.
- Unusual link types: codes that try to run scripts or open apps directly.
A clean result does not guarantee a site is safe. Only open codes from people and businesses you trust, and never enter passwords or card details on a page you reached from an unexpected code. Learn more in how to spot a phishing email or text.
Is it private?
Yes. The image and camera feed are processed in your browser with jsQR, an open-source QR code reader. Nothing is uploaded to ShokokoTech or stored anywhere.
Tips if a QR code will not scan
- Crop the image so the code is large, but keep the white border around it.
- Use a sharper picture. Blurry or tiny codes are hard to read.
- Avoid glare when using the camera, and hold the device steady.
- Try another screenshot taken while zoomed in on the code.
Frequently asked questions
Is this QR code scanner free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no app to install and no limit on how many codes you scan.
Can I scan a QR code that is on my own phone screen?
Yes. Take a screenshot, open this page in your phone’s browser and choose the screenshot.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It works in modern mobile and desktop browsers. Camera scanning needs permission and a secure (HTTPS) page, which this is.
Can it read barcodes?
No. It reads QR codes only, not product barcodes.
More free tools
Create your own code with the QR Code Generator, make a Wi-Fi QR code for guests, or see all our free online tools.