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QR code decoder

Have a QR code as an image or screenshot? Drop it in and read exactly what it holds — a link, WiFi, a contact or plain text. Everything is decoded on your device, so your files never leave your computer.

Your image

Drop a QR image here or click to browse · you can also paste (Ctrl/⌘ + V)

Files are read locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.

Decoded content

Upload a QR code image and its contents will appear here.

Want to scan with a live camera instead? Open the Scanner and point it at any code.

How it works

Decode a QR image in seconds

No app, no upload — the decoder reads the picture right here in your browser.

Add the image

Drag and drop a photo or screenshot, click to browse your files, or paste an image straight from your clipboard.

We read it locally

The code is decoded on your device in an instant — no waiting, no server, no account.

Open or copy

See the exact contents with its type, then open the link in a new tab or copy the text.

For businesses

Recover the destination from an existing QR image

Useful when a code lives in a screenshot, PDF, campaign archive or photograph rather than in your design files.

Marketing archives

Read a QR code from an old poster or social post and find the exact landing page it used.

Packaging reviews

Decode a photo of a product label to confirm whether it points to support, instructions or a store page.

Agency hand-offs

Inspect a client asset without opening an unfamiliar link first, then copy the destination for review.

Guide

How to read a QR code from an image

Upload a screenshot or photo of a QR code and the decoder reads the data stored in it. You see the exact text or link, so you can check where a code leads before you open it. The image is processed in your browser and never uploaded.

Decoding is also the first step in recreating a code: you can read an old code, then rebuild it with a new style in the restyle tool.

Tips for reliable results

Crop close to the code, but keep its blank border.
Use the sharpest image available; blurry photos fail more often.
For logo-covered or damaged codes, try a straight-on photo with even light.
If nothing is found, check the code isn't cut off or too small.

FAQ

Decoding images, explained

What image formats can I decode?

Any common image your browser can open — PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF and more. Screenshots work perfectly.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is read locally in your browser and decoded on your device — it never leaves your computer.

It says no code was found — why?

The code may be blurry, cropped, angled or too small in the picture. Crop tightly around the QR code, use a sharper image, and make sure the whole code is visible.

Can I decode a code inside a photo or poster?

Yes, as long as the code is reasonably clear and flat-on. If it fails, crop the photo so the code fills most of the frame and try again.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes — upload from your camera roll or take a photo. To scan a code in front of you live, use the Scanner instead.

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