How to scan a QR code on Android
Most Android phones read QR codes straight from the camera, and Google Lens covers the rest. If your phone's camera doesn't, the online scanner below works in Chrome on every Android version.
Your browser will ask for camera permission. Camera access needs HTTPS, and on iPhone it needs Safari.
Drop an image here
Or click to browse, or press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot.
Reads QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec and retail barcodes. The image is decoded in your browser and never uploaded.
No codes read yet
Start the camera or drop in an image. Everything you scan appears here.
Reads
- QR Code & Micro QR
- Data Matrix
- PDF417
- Aztec
- EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E
- Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF, Codabar
How to do it
Open the camera
Point your phone's camera at the code. On many phones a link chip appears automatically.
Or use Google Lens
Tap the Lens icon in the Google app, the search bar or the camera, and point it at the code.
Or use Quick Settings
Swipe down twice, and on Android 13 and later tap the "Scan QR code" tile (add it via the pencil icon if it is missing).
Scanning a picture?
Open the Image tab above, choose the photo from your gallery and the result appears instantly.
More ways to scan
How to scan a QR code on iPhone
Scan QR codes on any iPhone with the Camera app, Control Centre Code Scanner, a saved photo or our free online scanner. Step-by-step, no app needed.
OpenHow to scan a QR code on Samsung Galaxy phones
Scan QR codes on Samsung Galaxy phones using the Camera app, the Quick panel "Scan QR code" button, Samsung Internet or our free online scanner.
OpenHow to scan a QR code on iPad
Scan QR codes on iPad with the Camera app, Control Centre Code Scanner or our free browser-based scanner. Works with photos and screenshots too.
OpenHow to scan a QR code on a laptop
Scan QR codes on any laptop, Windows, Mac or Chromebook, using the webcam or a screenshot in our free online scanner. No software to install.
OpenHow to scan a QR code on Windows 10 & 11
Scan QR codes on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC with your webcam, the Camera app or a screenshot pasted into our free online scanner.
OpenHow to scan a QR code on a Mac
Scan QR codes on a Mac or MacBook using the FaceTime camera or a screenshot in our free online scanner. Works in Safari, Chrome and Firefox.
OpenQuestions people ask
Do I need an app to scan QR codes on Android?
No. The camera, Google Lens or the Quick Settings tile work on most phones, and this online scanner works in Chrome without installing anything.
Why is my Android camera not scanning QR codes?
Some camera apps need QR scanning switched on in their settings, or use Google Lens instead. You can also upload a photo to the scanner on this page.
Is the QRScanner.in scanner free?
Yes. Scanning, generating, styling and tracking are all free on QRScanner.in, with no sign-up needed to scan.
Are my scans private?
Yes. Codes are decoded inside your browser. Images and camera video are never uploaded or stored.
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