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QR Codes
Scan a QR Code From an Image
Read a QR code from a photo, a screenshot, or a saved image without a phone. Drop the file in, or paste a screenshot straight from your clipboard.
Paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V or ⌘V and it is read instantly, with no saving or uploading.
Checking it scans…25×25 · level M · 25/28 bytes
PNG size
Colours, style, and logo
#111111
Higher levels survive more damage and logos, at the cost of a denser code. Level is raised for free when it fits.
Encoded text
https://www.usesignal.dev
Drop a QR code image here
Or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V / ⌘V. Photos, screenshots, and HEIC all work.
Free, no signup. Codes are made and read on your device.
Why it helps
Why read QR codes from images here
Read codes on your computer when your phone is not handy.
iPhone HEIC photos work too, converted on your device.
How to use it
How to scan a QR code from an image
1 Drop the image in, choose it from your files, or paste a screenshot.
2 The code is found and read automatically.
3 Copy the result or open it once you have checked it.
Quick tips
Image scanning tips
Crop around the code if the image holds a lot else.
All three corner squares need to be in the picture.
Very blurry or tiny codes may need a sharper photo.
FAQ
Scanning from image questions
Which image formats work?
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG, and HEIC photos from iPhones.
Can it read a screenshot of a QR code on a website?
Yes. Take the screenshot, then paste it here with Ctrl+V or ⌘V.
What if there are several codes in one image?
One code is read at a time. Crop the image around the one you want.
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