Got a QR code in a screenshot, a PDF page or an email and no second phone to scan it with? Drop the image here and the scanner reads it on the spot, showing the decoded content with buttons to copy it, open the link or see the Wi-Fi network name and password.
You can also scan with your device camera. Decoding uses the browser’s built-in BarcodeDetector, so the image or camera feed is analysed locally and never uploaded. If your browser does not include that feature, the page tells you clearly instead of failing silently.
How to use the QR Code Scanner tool
- Choose Scan an image and drop, paste (Ctrl+V) or pick a picture that contains a QR code.
- Or choose Use camera, press Start camera and allow camera access.
- Wait for the result: the type (link, Wi-Fi, contact, text) and the content appear below.
- Copy the content, or open the link if you trust it.
Why use ToolOrca QR Code Scanner
- Reads QR codes from screenshots and photos
- Live camera scanning in supported browsers
- Finds several codes in one image
- Recognises links, Wi-Fi, email, phone and vCard
- Paste an image straight from the clipboard
- Private: images are never uploaded
Which browsers can scan QR codes?
The scanner relies on the BarcodeDetector API, which is built into Chrome and Edge on Android, macOS and ChromeOS, and into other Chromium browsers on those systems. Support in Safari and on Windows desktop varies, and Firefox does not offer it yet.
If your browser is not supported, the page shows a notice. In that case open it in Chrome on your phone, or use the phone’s own camera app, which reads QR codes natively on recent iPhones and Android phones.
Scan QR codes safely
A QR code can hide any link, including phishing pages. Look at the full address before opening it, be careful with shortened links, and never enter passwords or payment details on a page you reached from a code on a sticker or flyer. Because this scanner shows the content first instead of opening it automatically, you can check it before you click.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it say no QR code was found?
The image may be blurry, too small, cropped too tightly or very low contrast. Use a sharper screenshot or photo in which the code fills more of the picture, and make sure the whole code including its border is visible.
Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot on my phone?
Yes. Open this page on the phone, choose Scan an image and pick the screenshot from your photos. No second device is needed.
Is the camera recording or uploading video?
No. Frames are analysed in your browser and discarded. The camera turns off as soon as a code is found, when you press Stop or when you leave the tab.
Can it read barcodes too?
This page is set up for QR codes only, so it ignores regular product barcodes.