GetFreeQR

Scan Your QR Code

Drag & drop a QR code image here, or click to upload

You can also paste an image with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V

Supports PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF

100% Private. Your images are processed locally and never uploaded to any server.

How to Scan a QR Code Online

Decode any QR code in 3 simple steps

1

Upload Your Image

Drag & drop a QR code image, click to browse, or paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V).

2

Instant Decode

Our scanner reads the QR code instantly using client-side technology, no server upload needed.

3

Copy & Use

Copy the decoded content to clipboard or follow the link. Create your own QR code with our free tools.

Supported QR Code Formats

Our scanner decodes all standard QR code types

Website URL

Links to websites, landing pages, and online resources

WiFi Network

WiFi credentials including network name, password, and encryption type

vCard Contact

Digital business cards with name, phone, email, and address

Plain Text

Any text content encoded in a QR code

Email

Pre-composed emails with recipient, subject, and body

Phone Number

Phone numbers for quick dialing

SMS Message

Pre-composed SMS messages with recipient number

WhatsApp

WhatsApp chat links with pre-filled messages

QR Code Scanner Use Cases

See how people use our online QR scanner

Verify Printed QR Codes

Check that your printed QR codes work correctly before distributing flyers, posters, or business cards.

Decode Unknown QR Codes

Safely preview what's inside a QR code before opening it on your phone, check URLs and content first.

Extract Contact Data

Pull vCard contact information, WiFi passwords, or other data from QR code images.

No Camera Needed

Decode QR codes from screenshots, emails, or documents without needing a phone camera.

Quality Assurance

Test QR codes during design and production to ensure they encode the correct data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our QR code scanner

Yes, 100% free. No hidden fees, no premium tier, no sign-up required. Scan unlimited QR codes.

No. All processing happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images never leave your device.

We support PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, and GIF formats. The image should contain a clear, undamaged QR code.

Yes! Press Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste a QR code image directly from your clipboard.

Our scanner detects URLs, WiFi credentials, vCard contacts, plain text, email, phone numbers, SMS, and WhatsApp links.

Make sure the QR code is clear, undamaged, and not too small. Try cropping the image to focus on the QR code, or use a higher resolution image.

Yes! You can upload screenshots, paste them from clipboard, or drag & drop them into the scanner.

Yes, the scanner works on any modern browser including mobile. Upload from your photo library or paste from clipboard.

Yes! After decoding, we show a link to the matching QR code generator so you can create your own similar QR code.

No limits at all. Scan as many QR codes as you want, as often as you want. Everything runs locally in your browser.