QR Code Scanner
Scan QR codes and barcodes from a photo, screenshot or your camera, right in the browser. Nothing is uploaded.
- Upload
- Options
- Download
- ✓ 100% free
- ✓ No sign-up
- ✓ No limits
- 🔒 Files never leave your device
How to: QR Code Scanner
- Pick an image or press Use camera.
- Decoded codes appear instantly – links are clickable.
- Copy them or download all results as text.
Received a QR code in a screenshot or PDF and cannot point a camera at it? Upload the image and read it instantly. You can also use your laptop or phone camera.
Common uses
- Read QR codes in screenshots or emails.
- Check where a QR code leads before opening it.
- Scan barcodes on products.
Tips for best results
- Crop around the code if the image has several.
- Be careful with unknown codes – check the link before visiting.
Safety check
QR codes can hide malicious links. Scanning here shows the full content before you open it, so you can check the destination first.
Why use FreePDF for QR Code Scanner?
| FreePDF | Typical upload-based sites | |
|---|---|---|
| What you type is sent to a server | No – stays in your browser | Often |
| Sign-up required | Never | Often for bigger jobs |
| Hourly / daily task limits | None | Common on free plans |
| Works offline after loading | Yes, for most tools | No |
Frequently asked questions
Which codes can it read?
QR codes everywhere. In Chrome, Edge and Android, 1D barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128…) and Data Matrix are also read via the browser's barcode detector.
Is it safe?
Images and camera frames never leave your device. Check a link before opening it.
Which codes are supported?
QR codes everywhere. In Chrome, Edge and Android, 1D barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128…) and Data Matrix are also read.
Is QR Code Scanner really free?
Yes. Every tool on FreePDF is 100% free with no file limits, no sign-up and no watermarks. The site is supported by unobtrusive ads.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FreePDF processes your files directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device, so they stay completely private.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. FreePDF works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.