Instantly decode any QR code without downloading a sketchy app. Use your camera or upload a saved image directly from your gallery.
You do not need a third-party app. Simply open the native Camera app on your iPhone, point it at the QR code so it appears in the viewfinder, and tap the yellow link that pops up.
Most modern Android phones support scanning directly from the Camera app. If yours doesn't, tap the Google Lens icon (the small camera symbol) in the search bar or camera app to scan.
No! Most modern smartphones have a QR code scanner built directly into the native Camera app. Simply open your camera, point it at the code, and tap the link that appears. Alternatively, you can use our free web-based scanner above without downloading anything.
Open your Camera app and point it at the QR code. If a link doesn't appear automatically, look for the Google Lens icon in your camera (it looks like a small camera lens). Tap it to activate Lens and scan the code. You can also use the free web scanner on this page.
Open the default Camera app from your Home Screen, Control Center, or Lock Screen. Select the rear-facing camera and hold your device so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder. Your device will recognize the QR code and show a notification. Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.
Yes! If someone sent you a QR code in a text or email and you saved it to your photos, you can use the 'Upload Image' tab on our scanner above. Simply select the saved image, and our tool will instantly decode it.
Common reasons a QR code won't scan include: poor lighting, blurry printing, the code is too small, there isn't enough contrast between the dark dots and the light background, or the 'quiet zone' (the white space around the outside) has been covered up.
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