QR Code Reader (Scan from Image)
Utility ToolsRead a QR code from a screenshot or photo
Embed this tool on your websiteFree
- Choose how tall the frame should be.
- Press Copy code.
- Paste it into your page, blog, WordPress or Notion HTML block.
The tool runs inside your visitor's browser, nothing is uploaded, and a small "Powered by ToolCloak" line stays under it. The second line (script) is optional: it makes the frame fit the tool's height.
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Find out what is inside a QR code without scanning it with a phone camera.
How to use it — step by step
A picture that contains a QR code (screenshot, photo or saved image).
Add a picture
Choose an image with a QR code in it.
Keep "try harder" on
It also tries inverted (white-on-black) codes.
Press Read code
The image is scanned on your device.
Copy the result
Copy the text or open the link if you trust it.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
Quick facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it read barcodes too?+
On browsers with the built-in detector (most Chrome / Edge), many barcode types are read as well.
Why was no code found?+
The picture may be blurry, too small, cut off, or reflected. Try a screenshot or a closer photo.
Is the picture uploaded?+
No. Decoding happens inside your browser.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
Is this tool really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.