Does live camera scanning work in every browser?

Yes -- scanning runs through a JavaScript decoder rather than relying on any one browser's native barcode detection, so it works the same way in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, on both desktop and mobile.

The scanned result looks like a link -- can I open it directly?

Yes -- if the decoded content is a real link (a web address, email, phone number, or text message link), it's shown as a clickable link that opens in a new tab, not just plain text.

Can I save or share what was scanned?

Yes -- Copy puts it on your clipboard, Download .txt saves it as a text file, and Share opens your device's share sheet on mobile (or copies it, on browsers without a share sheet).

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QR & Barcode Scanner

Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera

Files never stored

Or upload an image

Drop an image with a code to scan

Works with any file size -- files over 50MB may just take a little longer

What is this tool?

Scans a QR code or barcode using your device's camera or an uploaded image, and decodes the data it contains. If the result is a link, email, or phone number, it's shown as something you can tap or click directly -- not just text to read.

How to use it

Grant camera access and point it at a code, or upload an image containing one. The decoded content appears clearly marked as detected, with options to copy it, download it as a text file, share it, or open it directly if it's a link.

If scanning from an uploaded photo, make sure the code is reasonably sharp and well-lit -- a blurry or heavily angled photo of a code is much harder to decode reliably.

QR & Barcode Scanner

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