Does this work on mobile phones?

Yes. The QR scanner works on both desktop and mobile browsers. On mobile, you can use your device camera for real-time scanning.

What types of QR codes can it scan?

The scanner supports standard QR codes containing URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, WiFi credentials, and other common QR code formats.

Is my camera data sent anywhere?

No. All QR code detection and decoding happens entirely in your browser. Camera frames are processed locally and never leave your device.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, the QR scanner works completely offline. No internet connection is needed for scanning.

Can I scan QR codes from screenshots?

Yes. Use the "Upload Image" option to scan QR codes from screenshots, photos, or any image file containing a QR code.

QR Code Scanner

Scan QR codes from your camera or upload an image — instant decode, no signup.

100% free
Private in browser
No signup
No watermarks

Start your camera or upload an image containing a QR code to scan it.

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About QR Code Scanner

QR Code Scanner on TheToolss lets you decode QR codes in real-time using your device camera or by uploading an image. Simply point your camera at a QR code or upload a photo containing one, and the decoded text or URL will be displayed instantly. All scanning happens locally in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

How to use QR Code Scanner

Click "Start Camera" to open your device camera, or upload an image containing a QR code.
Point your camera at the QR code (or wait for the image to be processed).
The decoded text or URL will appear instantly in the results section.
Copy the decoded content or open URLs directly.

Key features

Real-time QR code scanning via device camera
Image upload support — scan QR codes from photos
Instant decode with results displayed immediately
Supports URLs, text, email, phone numbers, and more
100% private — all scanning happens in your browser
Works on desktop and mobile devices

Frequently asked questions

Does this work on mobile phones?: Yes. The QR scanner works on both desktop and mobile browsers. On mobile, you can use your device camera for real-time scanning.
What types of QR codes can it scan?: The scanner supports standard QR codes containing URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, WiFi credentials, and other common QR code formats.
Is my camera data sent anywhere?: No. All QR code detection and decoding happens entirely in your browser. Camera frames are processed locally and never leave your device.
Does it work offline?: Yes. Once the page has loaded, the QR scanner works completely offline. No internet connection is needed for scanning.
Can I scan QR codes from screenshots?: Yes. Use the "Upload Image" option to scan QR codes from screenshots, photos, or any image file containing a QR code.

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