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How to scan a QR code on iPad

iPad scans QR codes exactly like iPhone: the rear camera is best for printed codes, and the Image tab below handles screenshots.

Your browser will ask for camera permission. Camera access needs HTTPS, and on iPhone it needs Safari.

Results

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
Step by step

How to do it

  1. Open Camera

    Use the rear camera and point it at the code.

  2. Tap the notification

    Tap the banner that appears to open the link or run the action.

  3. Use Control Centre

    Swipe down from the top-right corner and tap Code Scanner, if you have added it.

  4. Scan a screenshot

    Take a screenshot, then upload it in the Image tab above.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Can every iPad scan QR codes?

Any iPad with a current iPadOS version can scan with the Camera app. Older iPads can use the scanner on this page in Safari.

Can I scan a QR code shown on my iPad screen?

Yes. Take a screenshot and upload it to the Image tab above.

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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