QR Code Reader
This free QR code reader tool pulls the hidden text or URL out of any QR image — just drop a photo or screenshot and read the decoded content. The decoding happens entirely in your browser, so the image stays on your device.
How to use QR Code Reader
- 1 Drop a QR image onto the box, click to browse for a file, or paste one with Ctrl/Cmd+V.
- 2 The tool decodes the QR code and shows its content below.
- 3 If the content is a link it appears as a clickable URL; otherwise it shows as plain text.
- 4 Click Copy to put the decoded content on your clipboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is my QR image uploaded to a server?
No. The image is read and decoded locally in your browser with JavaScript, so it never leaves your device — safe for screenshots that contain private data.
It says no QR code was found — why?
The tool couldn't locate a readable QR pattern in the image. Try a sharper, less cropped picture where the whole code is visible and reasonably in focus.
What can I decode with it?
Any standard QR code stored as an image — a photo, screenshot, or exported PNG/JPG. The result can be a URL, plain text, or any data the code holds.
Does the QR reader work offline?
Yes. As a PWA, GoodWebTools keeps decoding QR images even with no internet once the page has loaded.