Quick answer
To scan a QR code from an image, upload a photo or screenshot to **ScanQR’s Image QR Scanner**. Decoding runs locally in your browser (no uploads).
**Try it now:** /image-qr-scanner
When this method is best
- QR code inside a screenshot (WhatsApp, email, Instagram)
- A QR photo from your gallery
- A printed QR code you photographed
Step-by-step: scan from image (mobile + desktop)
- Open: **Image QR Scanner** → /image-qr-scanner
- Click **Browse** (or drag & drop the image)
- Wait for the result (usually instant)
- **Copy results** first, then open the link only if you trust it
Tips if scanning fails
- Crop closer to the QR code (remove background)
- Increase brightness / contrast if it’s blurry
- Avoid reflections and strong shadows
- Use a higher-resolution image if possible
Security note (important)
QR codes can open websites. If you don’t recognize the source, **copy the link first**, check the domain, and only then open it.
Read the safety guide: /secure-qr-scanner
Related tools (internal links)
- Scan from Screenshot guide: /scan-qr-from-screenshot
- Scan with live camera: /webcam-qr-scanner
- Decode WiFi QR codes: /wifi-qr-scanner
- Create your own QR codes: /qr-code-generator
FAQ
**Can I scan a QR code from a screenshot?**
Yes. Upload the screenshot. If the QR is small, crop closer and try again.
**Do you upload my image to a server?**
No. ScanQR decodes locally in your browser.
**What types of QR content can this read?**
Links (URLs), plain text, WiFi QR strings, and more.
Call to action
Need to scan right now? Use the tool: /image-qr-scanner