Scan a QR code from your camera or an image file — decoded in your browser, never uploaded.
Click or drop a QR code image here
A screenshot or photo of the code — decoded on your device
Need to create one instead? Generate a free static QR code for a link, Wi-Fi network, or contact card.
Yes. Switch to "Scan an image" and drop in a screenshot, a downloaded picture, or a photo of a printed code. This is the usual way to read a QR code that is already on the same screen you would otherwise point a camera at.
Yes. Use any connected webcam for live scanning, or decode an image file — no phone, app, or browser extension needed.
No. Decoding happens entirely in your browser, using the built-in BarcodeDetector API where the browser supports it and a bundled JavaScript decoder otherwise. Nothing you scan is sent to a server or stored.
Camera access needs your permission and a secure (HTTPS) connection. If you dismissed the prompt, re-enable camera access for this site in your browser settings. You can always fall back to scanning a saved image instead.
Check it first. QR phishing ("quishing") hides malicious links behind a pattern you cannot read. This scanner shows the full decoded URL before you open anything, so you can confirm the domain is what you expect — especially on codes stuck to parking meters, invoices, or public posters.
Fill more of the frame with the code, hold steady so the camera can focus, and avoid glare or steep angles. For image scans, crop close to the code and use the sharpest version you have; very low-resolution or partially covered codes may not carry enough data to decode.
Yes — the GenRise QR Code Generator makes free static QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi and contact cards, with PNG and SVG download and no expiry.
Yes. QR Code Scanner is completely free on GenRise, with no limits, watermarks, or hidden paywalls.
No. Every GenRise tool works instantly in your browser — no account, email, or sign-up required.
No. QR Code Scanner runs entirely on-device using your browser, so your files are never uploaded or stored anywhere. All processing happens locally.
QR Code Scanner uses your browser's built-in capabilities — Canvas, WebAssembly, and File APIs — to process files locally. Scan a QR code with your camera or from an image, and read what it contains. Simply open the tool, select your file, and the result is generated instantly on your device.
Yes. Since QR Code Scanner processes everything in your browser, your files never leave your device. There is no server-side storage, no tracking of file contents, and no data collection.
Yes. QR Code Scanner works on any modern browser, including mobile devices. It is fully responsive and optimized for both desktop and mobile use.
The GenRise QR Code Scanner reads QR codes two ways: live through your device camera, or from an image you already have — a screenshot, a saved photo, or a picture of a poster. It decodes the payload and, where it recognises the format, breaks it into readable fields: the SSID and password behind a Wi-Fi code, the name and phone number in a contact card, the recipient and subject of an email code. Scanning happens entirely on your device using the browser's BarcodeDetector where available and a bundled WebAssembly-free decoder everywhere else, so images and camera frames are never uploaded. It is also a quick safety check: you can read the destination of a QR code before deciding whether to open it.
QR Code Scanner runs entirely in your browser. Anything you enter or upload is processed locally and never sent to a server. There is no account required, no tracking of your content, and no data collection.
