Scan QR Code Here
Free online QR code scanner. Use your camera or upload an image. Private, runs in your browser, no app or sign-up needed.
How to scan a QR code online
- Open the page and allow camera access: Open QR Here in any browser and grant camera permissions, or switch to image upload.
- Point the camera or upload an image: Align your code in the camera frame, or drop a screenshot or image file directly into the scanner.
- Open or copy the result: View the decoded text or link instantly, copy to your clipboard, or open the web link safely.
Camera scanning
Scan QR codes live using your phone camera or computer webcam. Video frames are decoded in memory directly on your device with complete privacy.
Image upload
Upload screenshot or image files in PNG, JPG, or WEBP formats up to 10 MB. The image is parsed via HTML5 Canvas with client-side decoding.
What you can scan
- Website links (URLs) scanner
- Wi-Fi QR code scanner
- WhatsApp chat links
- Location and map links
- Contact cards (vCard and MeCard)
- Payment and ticket codes
- Plain text messages and notes
- Barcodes: Need to scan a product or shipping barcode? Use our barcode scanner online.
Scan QR codes on any device
QR Here runs in your browser, so the same page works on phones, tablets and computers. Allow camera access when asked, or upload an image instead.
iPhone and Android
Open QR Here in Safari or Chrome, tap Start Camera and point it at the code. No app download is needed, though you can add QR Here to your home screen with the Install App button.
Windows PC and laptop
Scan a QR code on your computer with a laptop or USB webcam in Chrome, Edge or Firefox. If the code is on your screen, take a screenshot and use Image upload.
Mac and MacBook
Scan a QR code on a MacBook with its built-in camera in Safari or Chrome, with nothing to install. For a code on your screen, drag a screenshot into the upload area.
Chromebook
Open QR Here in Chrome, allow the camera and scan. You can also upload a saved image.
Scan a QR code from an image or screenshot
Got a QR code in a screenshot or a saved photo? Switch to Image upload and drop the file in. QR Here decodes it on your device and shows the result before you open anything. PNG, JPG and WEBP files up to 10 MB are supported.
You can scan a QR code from an image directly in your browser, or read our step-by-step screenshot guide.
What Does "Scan Here" on a QR Code Mean?
"Please scan here" is a prompt printed next to a QR code. It tells you to open your phone camera, point it at the code, and tap the link that appears. With QR Here you can do the same from your browser, with no app. Here are the most common prompts and what they open:
- Scan here to pay: Opens a payment page or wallet. Check the link carefully before you pay.
- Scan here to learn more: Opens a website, menu, brochure, or product page.
- Scan here for location: Opens a map pin with directions.
- Scan here to join: Connects you to a Wi-Fi network, meeting, or event.
- Scan here to contact us: Opens WhatsApp, a phone call, SMS, email, or a contact card.
Need a Wi-Fi QR code scanner? Scan a Wi-Fi code to see the network name and password. Need a WhatsApp QR code scanner? Scan the code to see the chat link before you open it. Both work with your camera or an image upload.
Want to make your own "scan here" code? Try our QR code generator.
Is it safe?
Yes. QR Here operates completely inside your web browser using client-side processing, so your camera feed and uploaded photos never leave your device. We do not store your scans or track your activity. To learn more about identifying suspicious codes and avoiding quishing scams, check out our QR code security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does "scan here" mean?
"Scan here" is an instruction printed next to a QR code. It means point your phone camera at the code to open what it contains, such as a website, payment page, menu or Wi-Fi login. You can do the same in your browser with QR Here.
How do I scan a QR code online?
Open QR Here, tap Start Camera, allow camera access and hold the code in front of the camera. Or switch to Image upload and add a screenshot or photo. The result appears in a moment and you choose whether to open or copy it.
Can I scan a QR code on my computer or laptop?
Yes. Any laptop or desktop with a webcam works in Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox. If the code is on your screen, take a screenshot and upload it.
Can I scan a QR code from an image or screenshot?
Yes. Use the Image upload tab and drop in a PNG, JPG or WEBP file up to 10 MB. Decoding happens on your device.
Do I need to install an app or sign up?
No installation or account registration is required. You can scan or create QR codes immediately directly in your browser without entering an email or password.
Can I scan a Wi-Fi or WhatsApp QR code online?
Yes. Use your camera or upload a screenshot, and the details or link appear before you open anything.
Is it safe to scan QR codes with QR Here?
Yes. Scanning runs in your browser, so your camera feed and images never leave your device, and we do not store your scans. Always check the link shown before you open it.
Which image formats are supported?
You can upload QR code images and screenshots in PNG, JPG, and WEBP formats up to 10 MB in file size.
Is QR Here free?
Yes, QR Here is 100% free to use. There are no subscriptions, hidden fees, scan limits, or watermarks.
How do I create my own QR code?
You can generate your own custom QR code using our free QR code generator. Choose from options like website links, Wi-Fi networks, contact cards, and plain text, customize colors, and download as SVG or PNG.