Free QR Code & Barcode Scanner
Scan QR codes, UPC, EAN, Code 128, and other barcodes right in your browser. Use your camera or upload a photo—no installs, no data saved to our servers.
Live Camera Scan (QR & Barcodes)
We will ask for camera permission after you click start.
Best results: steady phone, good lighting, and fill most of the frame.
Supported Formats
This free scanner reads:
- QR codes - Quick Response codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts
- Barcodes - UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128
- Other formats - ITF, Codabar, DataBar, and more
Tips for a clean scan
- Use good lighting and avoid glare on glossy surfaces.
- Fill most of the frame with the code while keeping it in focus.
- If the camera is blocked, use the image upload option.
Create a QR code instead
Jump back to the generator to make a QR code for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more.
Open QR GeneratorFAQs
Is this private?
Yes. Scans happen in your browser. Images and camera feeds are not sent to our servers.
Why is my camera blocked?
Grant permission in your browser settings, or use the upload/drag-and-drop option instead.
It won't scan—what should I try?
Use better lighting, move closer so the code fills the frame, or upload a clear photo of the code.
What formats can I scan?
QR codes, UPC/EAN barcodes, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF, Codabar, DataBar, and more—all for free.
Quick tips
- Portrait mode usually focuses faster on phones.
- Avoid glare on glossy codes; tilt slightly if needed.
- Try the upload option for screenshots or printed codes.