QR Code Reader
Free QR code reader online: upload or paste an image, or scan with your camera, and decode UPI, Wi-Fi, link and contact codes without uploading anything.
How to use QR Code Reader
- 1Drop an image, choose a file, paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V, or start the camera.
- 2The code is decoded in your browser and its type is shown, for example UPI, Wi-Fi or link.
- 3Copy or download the text, and open a link only if you trust it.
What makes it better
- Reads PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP and AVIF images your browser can open
- Paste a screenshot straight from the clipboard
- Camera scanning that prefers the rear camera on phones
- Explains UPI, Wi-Fi, email, phone, SMS, location and contact QR codes
- Never opens links automatically
About QR Code Reader
QR Code Reader decodes a QR code from a picture or live camera view and shows the text inside, plus a plain-language breakdown when it recognises the content, such as a UPI payment, Wi-Fi login, link, email or contact card. Everything is decoded in your browser, and the tool never opens a link by itself. It reads one QR code at a time.
Common uses
- Check where a QR code on a poster or flyer leads before visiting the link.
- Read the payee and amount from a UPI QR code screenshot.
- Recover the Wi-Fi name and password from a QR code printed on a router.
- Copy the text from a QR code in an image on a computer that has no phone nearby.
Example
Input
UPI QR image of a shop payment
Result
upi://pay?pa=shop@upi&pn=Corner%20Shop&am=250&cu=INR
Good to know
- Links inside QR codes can be malicious or lead to look-alike sites. The tool shows the address and offers an Open link button, but never opens it for you; check the domain carefully first.
- Only one QR code is read per image, even when a picture contains several. Crop the picture to the code you want. Blurry, very small, damaged or low-contrast codes may not decode.
- Camera scanning needs permission and a secure (https) page; if your device has no camera or you decline, images and pasted screenshots still work. A QR code generator is planned as a separate tool.
QR Code Reader FAQ
How do I read a QR code from a screenshot or photo?
Drop the image on the page, choose it with the file picker, or copy it and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac). The decoded text appears right away. Crop tightly around the code if it is a small part of a large picture.
Why can’t it read my QR code?
Common reasons are blur, glare, a very small code, a missing white border, or a damaged pattern. Try a sharper or larger image, crop closer, or scan with the camera in good light.
Can it scan several QR codes in one picture?
No. It decodes a single code per image or camera frame. If you have a sheet of codes, crop each one or hold them to the camera one at a time.
What does a UPI QR code contain?
A upi://pay link with the payee’s UPI ID (pa), name (pn) and optionally an amount (am), currency (cu) and note (tn). The reader lists these fields so you can check them before paying in your UPI app.
Is it safe to scan unknown QR codes?
Reading one here only decodes the text, so nothing runs. The risk comes from opening the link or entering details afterwards. Look at the full address first and be wary of codes stuck over other codes.