Online QR Code Scanner (Zero Download & Private)
Upload an image, paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V), or scan with your camera.
Tap or Drag QR image here
Drop your saved QR code, barcode, or screenshot file
Upload a saved image or screenshot to decode full contents.
100% Private
Decoded locally
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Camera & files
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Dark & blur fix
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No app required
How to Scan a QR Code
Quick native scanning instructions for all mobile devices without installing any apps.
On iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Open your native Camera app, hold your device steady over the QR code, and tap the yellow notification link that appears instantly.
- 1Open your iPhone or iPad native Camera app.
- 2Hold your device steadily facing the QR code in the viewfinder.
- 3Tap the yellow notification badge that pops up to open the link.
On Android Devices
Open your native Camera app or tap Google Lens, frame the QR code in the viewfinder, and tap the action pill on screen.
- 1Open your Camera app or tap the Google Lens icon.
- 2Frame the QR code within the viewfinder squares.
- 3Tap the popup link or banner to open the action.
Supported QR Content Types
Our scanner automatically identifies and parses all standard QR formats.
Websites & URLs
Instant browser redirection
WhatsApp Web & Direct Chat
Scan wa.me links to initiate chats with pre-filled messages instantly.
WiFi Networks
One-tap network connection
vCard Contacts
Add contact directly to phonebook
Maps & Geo
Instant Google Maps navigation
Calendar Events
Event summary, time, and location
1D/2D Barcodes & Aztec
Read DataMatrix, UPC, EAN, Aztec, and Code-128 alongside QR codes.
Plain Text & JSON
Raw text data and serializations
Frequently Asked Questions
Scan with camera, upload image files, or paste screenshots directly.
How do I scan a QR code without downloading an app?expand_more
You do not need to install any app. Modern iOS and Android phones have QR readers built into their native Camera apps. On PC, Mac, laptops, or tablets, open GenerateCustomQR Web Scanner to scan instantly with your webcam, upload a photo, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.
Can you scan a QR code from a screenshot or saved image?expand_more
Yes! Switch to the 'Upload Image' tab on this page to select any saved PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG file, or simply press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard. Our scanner decodes it in milliseconds.
How do I scan a QR code on an iPhone or iPad?expand_more
Open the native Camera app from your Home Screen or Control Center, hold your camera steadily over the QR code, and tap the yellow notification banner that appears at the bottom of the viewfinder.
How do I scan a QR code on Android and Samsung devices?expand_more
Open your native Camera app or swipe down from the top of your screen to tap 'Scan QR code' in Quick Settings. You can also use Google Lens or our free web scanner in Google Chrome.
Where is the WhatsApp Web QR code scanner?expand_more
Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Settings (iOS) or tap the Three Dots menu (Android), tap 'Linked Devices', and tap 'Link a Device'. Point your camera at the QR code displayed on web.whatsapp.com.
Is this online QR code scanner private and secure?expand_more
Yes, 100%. All decoding runs client-side directly inside your browser via WebAssembly. Your images and video feed are processed locally on your device and are never uploaded, stored, or tracked.
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