Developer Utilities · Free tool
QR Code Decoder
Upload a QR code and decode its contents using your browser's BarcodeDetector API. Files stay on your device — completely free with no signup.
Updated June 2026
Heads up: Your browser doesn't support the BarcodeDetector API. This tool needs Chrome, Edge, Opera, or Android Chrome. Safari and Firefox will not work.
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What it does
Decode the text or URL inside a QR code image. Upload a screenshot, photo, or saved QR PNG and the decoded payload appears below.
Uses the browser's built-in BarcodeDetector API — supported in Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Chrome on Android. Safari and Firefox don't implement it yet, so the tool will tell you to switch browsers in those cases. Files never leave your device.
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Paste this snippet into any page. Loads on-demand (lazy), no tracking scripts, and sized to most dashboards. Replace the height to fit your layout.
<iframe src="https://freetoolarena.com/embed/qr-code-decoder" width="100%" height="720" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="QR Code Decoder" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:720px;"></iframe>How to use it
- Click the upload box and pick any QR code image.
- The decoded value appears in a copyable box.
- If the value is a URL, an 'Open link' shortcut appears.
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