QR Code Decoder

The QR Code Decoder reads the hidden text out of a QR-code image. Drop in a screenshot or a saved picture of a QR code and it shows you exactly what the code says — a website link, a Wi-Fi password, a contact card, a payment string, or plain text — so you can see where a code leads before you point your phone at it.

How to use it

1. Upload a QR-code image — PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP or BMP all work.
2. The tool decodes it automatically and shows the payload.
3. Copy the decoded text, and if it's a link, open it in a new tab.

It reads one QR code per image. For the best results, use a clear, reasonably straight image where the whole code is visible with a little white space around it.

What it can read

QR codes encode ordinary text, but that text often follows a convention an app knows how to act on:

• Website URLs — https://…
• Wi-Fi logins — WIFI:S:<network>;T:WPA;P:<password>;;
• Contact cards — vCard / MECARD
• Email, phone and SMS — mailto:, tel:, sms:
• Locations — geo:<lat>,<lng>

The decoder shows you the raw payload for any of these, so you can inspect a Wi-Fi password or verify a link's real destination.

Is my image uploaded anywhere?

No. Decoding happens entirely in your browser using your device's own processing — the image never leaves your computer and nothing is stored on a server. That makes it safe for QR codes containing passwords or personal contact details.

Why won't my image decode?

Usually the code is blurry, cropped, at a steep angle, or too small in the frame. Try a sharper image, make sure the entire code including its quiet-zone border is visible, and avoid heavy glare or reflections.