100% Free · Client-Side Private Decoder
Online QR Code Scanner & Reader
Decode any QR code instantly from an image file, screenshot, clipboard paste, or your live webcam.
Drop QR code image here, or browse files
Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, SVG · Or press Ctrl + V to paste
When you'd actually reach for this instead of your phone camera
For the most common case (standing somewhere, seeing a QR code, wanting to know where it goes), your phone's own camera app already handles that. Point it at the code, tap the notification, done. This tool is not trying to replace that.
It is for the situations your camera app cannot help with: someone emails a screenshot of a QR code from a flyer, a designer sends over artwork proofs before printing, you are on a laptop with no webcam, or the QR code is inside a PDF open on screen. In those cases, you need a utility that reads a QR code directly from an image file.
Drop in an image, paste a screenshot, or use your webcam: decoding happens entirely inside your browser with zero server uploads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I scan a QR code from an image or screenshot?
Simply drag and drop your image file (PNG, JPG, WEBP, or SVG) or press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot directly. Our scanner reads and decodes the QR code in milliseconds.
Is it safe to scan QR codes on ScanOrbit?
Yes. All QR decoding runs 100% locally in your web browser. Your images and camera streams never leave your device or get sent to external servers.
Can I use my laptop or Mac webcam to scan a QR code?
Yes! Switch to the 'Live Camera' tab, grant camera permission, and hold any QR code up to your webcam. It automatically decodes the moment it enters the frame.
Can I convert the scanned QR code into a trackable dynamic QR code?
Yes! With one click on 'Create Dynamic QR with this link', you can import the destination into ScanOrbit to track scans, add custom logos, and update the URL anytime.
What types of QR codes can this scanner read?
Any standard QR code, regardless of what it encodes (URL, WiFi credentials, vCard contact, plain text, phone number, or email). The scanner decodes the raw data and identifies the type automatically.
Why isn't my camera detecting the QR code?
Make sure the code fills a reasonable portion of the frame, is well-lit, and isn't at a sharp angle. If your browser hasn't granted camera access, check your browser's site permissions: the tool needs explicit camera permission to use the 'Live Camera' tab.
Can I scan a QR code from a PDF?
Not directly: take a screenshot of the QR code within the PDF and paste it in (Ctrl+V) or upload it as an image, and the scanner will decode it the same way as any other image.
Does this work on mobile browsers?
Yes. Both the image upload and live camera modes work on mobile Safari and Chrome, though for a quick one-off scan, your phone's built-in camera app QR detection is usually faster than opening a browser tab.