QR code decoder
See what a QR code contains before you follow it. Decode an image or paste text from a code; links are never opened automatically.
Read a QR code
Choose an image from your device. It is processed locally in your browser and is never uploaded.
Drop an image here, choose a file, or paste an image · up to 25 MB
Camera scanning needs a supported browser and permission.
What it contains
Your result will appear here. Links are never opened automatically.
What the decoder shows
- Type and fields
- Links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, calendar events, email, phone, SMS, locations and plain text are recognised and explained in plain words.
- Safety notes
- Risky link schemes, shortened links, raw IP addresses, internationalised (xn--) hostnames and links with embedded passwords are flagged so you can judge a code before acting on it. This is a quick check, not a guarantee that a destination is safe.
- Text you already have
- If you already have the text from a code, paste it into the second box to inspect it without an image.