What is QR Code Reader?
Read a QR code you cannot scan with a camera — one in a screenshot, a saved image or a PDF you have exported. Drop the picture in and the encoded text or link is decoded instantly, with a button to open it if it is a URL.
How to use QR Code Reader
- Choose an image containing a QR code.
- The code is decoded automatically and its contents are shown.
- Copy the text, or click “Open link” if it is a web address.
Why use this tool?
See a link before you visit it
QR codes hide their destination, which is exactly how quishing scams work. Decoding first lets you inspect the URL before opening it.
Works on saved images
You can read codes from screenshots and downloaded images that a phone camera cannot physically scan.
Frequently asked questions
Why can it not read my QR code?
Blurred photos, heavy angles, low contrast or a partially covered code are the usual causes. Crop tightly around the code and use the sharpest version you have.
Is it safe to scan an unknown QR code here?
Decoding is safe — nothing opens automatically and the image never leaves your device. You see the destination as text and decide whether to visit it.