Free Online QR Code Scanner
Scan any QR code by uploading an image or using your webcam. 100% local, no uploads, no signup — your privacy is our priority.
Click to browse or drag & drop an image
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG
Click "Start Camera" to begin
Your images and camera feed never leave your browser. All QR code detection happens locally using JavaScript. No tracking, no signup, no uploads.
QR Code Scanner Online — Fast, Private, and Reliable
Our free online QR code scanner gives you two convenient ways to read QR codes: upload an image file, or use your device's webcam. No need to upload anything to a server — everything runs locally in your browser. Whether you need to scan a product QR code, a Wi-Fi login code, a vCard contact, or any other type of QR barcode, this online QR reader works instantly and privately.
Select any image file containing a QR code. Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, and SVG.
Use your device's camera to scan QR codes in real-time. Perfect for physical documents and products.
Powered by the high-performance qr-scanner library (ZXing port). Detects codes in milliseconds.
Automatically saves your last 100 scans locally. Re‑view or re‑use any previous scan result.
All scanning happens inside your browser. No uploads, no servers, no third parties. Complete privacy.
Copy the decoded QR content to your clipboard with one click. Clear history anytime.
How to Use This Free Online QR Code Scanner
Option 1 — Upload Image (default):
1. Click on the upload area or drag & drop an image containing a QR code.
2. The tool will instantly decode the QR code and display the result on the right.
3. Click "Copy" to copy the content to your clipboard.
4. Use "Clear" to reset the upload area.
Option 2 — Webcam Scanner:
1. Switch to the "Webcam Scanner" tab.
2. Click "Start Camera" and allow camera access when prompted.
3. Point your camera at any QR code — the content will appear automatically.
4. Click "Stop Camera" to turn off the webcam when finished.
Why Use This Online QR Scanner?
- Completely free online QR scanner — no watermarks, no hidden fees, no limits
- No sign-up required — start scanning QR codes immediately
- Privacy-first design — all processing happens locally in your browser
- No app installation — works on any device with a modern browser
- Supports all standard QR code types — URLs, text, Wi-Fi credentials, vCards, emails, SMS, and more
- Built-in scan history — automatically saves your scans for quick reference
- Works offline — once loaded, the scanner works without an internet connection
Common Use Cases for QR Code Scanning
Our online QR code reader is perfect for many scenarios: scanning product QR codes to get pricing info, reading Wi-Fi QR codes to connect automatically, decoding vCard QR codes to save contacts, accessing promotional offers from flyers and posters, verifying event tickets, and checking payment QR codes. Whether you're at home, in an office, or traveling, this free QR code scanner is always ready to help.
How QR Code Scanning Works in Your Browser
For image uploads, the tool processes the image directly in JavaScript using the qr-scanner library (a port of Google's ZXing). For webcam scanning, it uses the WebRTC API to access your camera and continuously decodes video frames. No images or video frames are ever sent to any server — everything stays on your local machine. Your scan history is stored locally in your browser's localStorage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how to use this tool correctly by reading our step-by-step tutorial.
