QR code scanner
Scan a QR code from a saved image or screenshot locally, without camera access. Inspect and copy its contents; decoded links do not open automatically.
Features
- Decode a QR code from a selected image.
- Scan with your camera after granting permission.
- Inspect and copy the decoded text.
How to use this tool
- Choose a saved QR image or screenshot; camera scanning is optional.
- Process the image, or hold the QR code steadily in view.
- Review the decoded text and copy it if needed.
Good to know
This tool is free without sign-up, with unlimited processing and exports within the displayed input limits.
- Use a clear image with the full code and its surrounding margin visible. Camera availability depends on browser permissions and device support.
Privacy and local processing
This tool processes your input in your browser. Source files and text are not uploaded to a FormatOwl processing server. Advanced-tool access and trial balances are checked online using tool IDs, file types, sizes and page counts. Free tools do not require account authorization. Save the results you need before leaving or refreshing the page.
Camera scanning requires your permission. Images and camera frames are decoded in your browser. You can choose an image file instead of using the camera.
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