How to scan a QR code on Samsung Galaxy phones
Samsung Galaxy phones have QR scanning built into One UI. Use whichever of these is quickest for you.
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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.
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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
Camera app
Open Camera and point it at the code. If nothing appears, open Camera settings and switch on "Scan QR codes".
Quick panel
Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap "Scan QR code".
Samsung Internet
Tap the address bar, then the QR icon, to scan and open links directly in the browser.
From the gallery
Upload the image in the Image tab above to read codes saved in photos, WhatsApp images or screenshots.
More ways to scan
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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
Where is the QR scanner on Samsung?
It is in the Camera app, as the "Scan QR code" button in the Quick panel and in the Samsung Internet address bar.
Can I scan a QR code from a picture on Samsung?
Yes. Open the picture in Gallery and use Bixby Vision or Google Lens, or upload it 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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