QR code reader from image
Drop, paste or choose an image with a QR code, or use your camera, and see the decoded content instantly. The image is read on your device and never uploaded.
Drop an image or screenshot here, paste one (Ctrl/⌘+V), or:
Images are read on your device and never uploaded.
Result
The decoded content appears here.
How to use it
- Take a screenshot or photo of the QR code.
- Drop it here, paste it with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V, or click Choose image. Or click Use camera.
- Read the result, copy it, and check the link before opening it.
Scan a QR code on your computer screen
Got a QR code in an email or PDF on your laptop? Take a screenshot (Windows: Win+Shift+S; Mac: Cmd+Shift+4), then paste it here. No phone needed.
Check before you open
Scammers stick fake QR codes on parking meters and posters, and send them in emails ("quishing"). This reader shows the full link first. Look at the domain carefully, and don't enter passwords or card details on a page you reached from an unexpected code.
If it can't read the code
- Crop the image so the code fills most of it.
- Use a sharper photo, taken straight on and well lit.
- Make sure the whole code, including the corners, is in the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is the image uploaded?
No. The code is decoded in your browser with JavaScript. The image never leaves your device.
Can it read several codes in one image?
It reads the clearest code it finds. Crop to one code at a time for the others.
Can AI assistants read QR codes with this?
Yes. The decode_qr tool on our MCP server reads codes from images or public image URLs.
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Updated November 10, 2026 by the Cuelark Team.