How to Scan QR Codes Online Using Your Browser Camera
Learn how to scan QR codes directly in your browser using your device camera. No app downloads required - works entirely in your browser.
Scenario
You see a QR code on a restaurant menu, product packaging, or business card, but you don't have a QR scanner app installed. You want to quickly access a WiFi network by scanning a QR code, but downloading an app takes too long. You need to scan QR codes on your computer without using your phone. These are common situations where browser-based QR scanning becomes essential.
For
- •Anyone who encounters QR codes but doesn't want to install scanner apps
- •Desktop users who need to scan QR codes without using mobile devices
- •People who want quick access to QR code content without app downloads
- •Business professionals scanning QR codes from business cards or marketing materials
- •Anyone who values privacy and wants local QR code scanning
Common issues
- •Having to download and install QR scanner apps just to scan one code
- •Not having a scanner app when you need it most
- •Privacy concerns with QR scanner apps that might track your scanning activity
- •Slow app downloads when you need to scan a QR code immediately
- •Different QR scanner apps having different features and interfaces
- •Not being able to scan QR codes on desktop computers
- •QR scanner apps requiring unnecessary permissions
Scanning QR codes is usually done with mobile apps, but you can also scan QR codes directly in your browser using your device camera.
Our QR Code Scanner works entirely in your browser - no app downloads, no installations. Simply grant camera permission and start scanning.
How Browser QR Scanning Works
Camera Access: Uses your device camera to capture QR codes.
Instant Detection: Automatically detects and decodes QR codes in real-time.
Privacy First: All scanning happens locally - no data is sent to servers.
How to Scan QR Codes
Visit our [QR Code Scanner](/tools/qr-code-scanner)
Grant camera permission when prompted
Point your camera at the QR code
The code will be automatically detected and decoded
View the decoded content or follow the link
The scanner works with any QR code - URLs, text, WiFi credentials, and more.