QR Codes
Scan a QR Code From an Image
What the code opens
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.
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.
Why it helps
Why read QR codes from images here
Open a QR code someone sent you in a chat, email, or PDF screenshot.
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.
Open the main QR Code Generator & Scanner page
This page focuses on one search intent. The main tool page includes the broader product overview, related workflows, and full use cases.