QR Code Reader
Scan QR codes from images
Last updated:QR code reading decodes a QR matrix from an uploaded image or screenshot, returning the embedded URL, text, or contact data. LlamaPDF scans the image using jsQR entirely in your browser — your image is never uploaded. Works on photos, screenshots, scanned posters, and downloaded QR codes.
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How to scan a QR code
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Upload an image containing a QR code by dragging it into the box above or clicking to browse. You can use a screenshot, photo, or any image file.
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The tool automatically detects and decodes the QR code in your image. If the image contains multiple QR codes, each one is identified separately.
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View the decoded content — whether it is a URL, text, contact info, or other data. Copy it to your clipboard or follow the link directly. All decoding happens in your browser, and your image is never uploaded anywhere.
Why use our QR code reader?
Sometimes you have a QR code as an image file — in a screenshot, email attachment, document, or saved photo — and you can't just point your phone camera at a screen. Our QR reader decodes QR codes from any image file, so you can extract the embedded URL, text, or data without needing a second device. It's also useful for verifying what a QR code contains before scanning it with your phone.
The tool works on any device and handles codes in various sizes and qualities thanks to robust detection algorithms. Want to create your own QR codes? Use our QR code generator. If the QR code is embedded in a PDF, you can convert the PDF to an image first and then scan it here.