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Scan a QR code inside a PDF

Invoices, e-tickets, GST bills and boarding passes often have a QR code inside a PDF. Here is the quickest way to read it on any device.

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  • Data Matrix
  • PDF417
  • Aztec
  • EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E
  • Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF, Codabar
Step by step

How to do it

  1. Open the PDF and zoom in

    Zoom until the QR code is large and sharp on your screen.

  2. Screenshot the code

    Capture just the code with its white border.

  3. Paste it here

    Press Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on this page, or upload the screenshot in the Image tab.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Can I upload the PDF file directly?

The scanner reads images. Take a screenshot of the page or export it as PNG or JPG, which takes a few seconds and keeps everything on your device.

Can it read the QR code on a GST e-invoice?

Yes. E-invoice QR codes are standard QR codes and decode as text containing the signed invoice data.

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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