Scan a QR Code From a Screenshot
Got the code on your own screen? Paste the screenshot and decode it.
You cannot point your phone camera at a QR code that is displayed on the same phone. The trick is to take a screenshot and decode the image instead. ScannerQR reads the screenshot directly, so you can open codes that appear inside apps, emails, websites and chat messages.
How it works
When you need this
A QR code shows up in a mobile app, a banking message, an event confirmation email, or a website you are already viewing on your phone — and there is no second device to scan it with.
Taking a screenshot captures the code as an image, which you can then paste or upload here to reveal its contents.
How to take a screenshot
On iPhone: press the Side button and Volume Up together. On most Android phones: press Power and Volume Down together.
On Windows: press Win + Shift + S to capture a region. On Mac: press Cmd + Shift + 4 to select an area, or Cmd + Shift + 3 for the full screen.
Decode without losing privacy
Screenshots can contain sensitive information. Because ScannerQR decodes entirely in your browser, the screenshot is never uploaded, stored or transmitted anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I scan a QR code that is on my own phone screen?
- Take a screenshot of the code, then paste or upload that screenshot here. The scanner decodes the image without needing your camera.
- Can I paste a screenshot directly?
- Yes. Copy the screenshot and press Ctrl/Cmd + V on this page to decode it instantly.
- Is my screenshot private?
- Completely. Decoding happens in your browser, so the screenshot is never sent anywhere.