QR Code Reader
Upload an image containing a QR code or scan one with your camera. Decoding happens directly in your browser.
Upload a QR code image
Drop a screenshot or photo here, or choose an image from your device.
Scan QR code with camera
Use your phone or computer camera to scan a QR code in real time.
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Read a QR code from an image
FreeQRMake can decode a QR code from a screenshot, downloaded image, photograph or other browser-supported image. Select the image above and the decoded content appears on this page.
Scan a QR code with your camera
On a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, choose Start camera and point the camera toward the QR code. Camera access only begins after you grant permission.
QR image privacy
Uploaded images are processed locally by JavaScript in your browser. FreeQRMake does not send the selected QR image to a server for decoding.
Tips when a QR code will not scan
Use the original image when possible. Avoid heavy blur, strong glare, extreme perspective, cropped finder squares and very low-resolution screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
Can I read a QR code from a screenshot?
Yes. Upload the screenshot or image and FreeQRMake will try to decode the QR code directly in your browser.
Can I scan a QR code with my camera?
Yes. Use the camera option and allow camera permission when your browser asks.
Does FreeQRMake upload my QR image?
No. Image decoding runs in your browser. The selected image is not uploaded to FreeQRMake.
What can a QR code contain?
A QR code can contain text, website URLs, Wi-Fi configuration, contact information, calendar data and other encoded content.