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How to Scan a QR Code From a Photo or Screenshot
Pointing a camera at a QR code is easy — but what if the code is already a photo on your phone or a screenshot on your laptop? You cannot scan your own screen with the same screen. Here is the fastest private way to decode a QR code from an image.
Use a browser-based image scanner
Open the QR Scanner, then drag your image onto the upload area, paste it with Ctrl/Cmd+V, or click to browse your files.
The decoder reads the image directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so even sensitive codes like tickets or payment links stay on your device.
What you can decode
Beyond plain links, ScannerQR recognizes Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards (vCard/MeCard), calendar events, email and SMS links, geo coordinates and more — and presents them with the right action button.
Frequently asked questions
- Is uploading my QR image safe?
- With ScannerQR the decoding happens entirely in your browser. The image is never sent to a server.