qrlia.
Free tool

QR code scanner

Scan a QR code from an image, a screenshot or your camera. Free, no app, no sign-up.

  • Works in your browser
  • Nothing is uploaded
  • Shows where links lead
  • Wi-Fi, contacts, links and more
Drop an image of a QR code hereor paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V (⌘V on a Mac)

PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF. The image never leaves your device.

The decoded content shows up here, with what kind of code it is and where it leads.

The image never leaves your device: decoding happens in your browser, and nothing about the code is sent to qrlia or anyone else.

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A dynamic QR code points at a short link you control: change where it leads after printing, and see how often it’s scanned, by day, country and device.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to scan a QR code here?▾

Scanning itself is safe: reading a code only turns the pattern into text, and nothing opens until you choose to. The risk is where a code leads. Before you open a link, the scanner shows you its domain and warns you that it may be a site you don't know, so you can decide first.

Is my image uploaded anywhere?▾

No. The code is decoded by JavaScript running in your browser. The image, the camera feed and the decoded content never leave your device: there is no upload, no server call while decoding and no tracking of what the code contains.

Why won't my QR code scan?▾

The usual causes are blur or motion, glare or reflections on glossy paper, a code that is too small in the photo, low contrast (light grey on white, or colours too close together) and damage such as a fold, a scratch or a sticker over part of it. Crop close to the code, keep it flat and evenly lit, and try again. A code with too much of its pattern missing can't be recovered by any scanner.

Can I scan a QR code that's on my own screen?▾

Yes. Take a screenshot (Windows: Win+Shift+S; Mac: Cmd+Shift+4; phone: the screenshot buttons), then paste it on this page with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V, or upload the screenshot file. No second device needed.

How can I check where a QR code leads before opening it?▾

Scan it here first. For a link, the scanner shows the domain the link really goes to, which can differ from what a poster or email claims. Check that the domain is spelled exactly as you expect (look-alikes swap letters or add words), and be wary of codes that ask for a password or payment. A code taped over another one on a parking meter or menu is a common trick.