Online QR Code Scanner — Read QR Using Webcam or Phone Camera

Wondering how to scan a QR code? Just use our 100% free online code reader and get the job done.

Scan QR Code
QR Code Scanner gif
QR Code Result
QR code data will appear here after successful scan.
Steps to Scan QR Code
  1. Click/tap on "Request Camera Acess" button to allow Fossbytes QR code scanner to access your device camera.
  2. Place QR code in front of your device camera. The QR code should completely fit into QR scanner box.
  3. Hold still while scanning. As soon as scan gets completed, you will get your QR result below.

The QR Code Reader developed by Fossbytes Tools is a free utility to scan information coded in a QR Code. In the past few years, the need to scan QR codes easily has skyrocketed due to the increased adoption of this technology. 

 

How to scan a QR code?

To scan QR code using our free and online tool, follow these simple steps:

  1. Keep the QR code that you need to scan ready with you.
  2. Open Fossbytes QR Code Scanner and look for the “Request Camera Access” button at the top.
  3. Click on the button to grant access to your web browser.
  4. This will open the camera window with a square opening.
  5. Make sure to adjust your QR code in that square for fast scanning.

 

Supported browsers and devices

Our online QR reader works on all smartphones and computers, be it Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS. However, this tool doesn’t work on browsers other than Safari on iPhone/iPad. This is because Apple doesn’t allow external browsers to access the camera.

 

Why do I need a QR Scanner?

You might have seen QR codes all around you -- payment gateways, ad pamphlets, visiting cards, websites, download pages, login pages, etc. So instead of asking around how to scan a QR code, it’s better to have a code reader that you can rely on. 

 

Why choose QR reader online?

The answer to this question is: why use a dedicated QR reader app when you can have a QR reader online? Our free tool lets you scan the code in an instant and save storage on your phone as well. Also, if you don’t have access to your smartphone, you can scan the QR code using your laptop’s webcam as well.

 

Is this app 100% free to use?

All Fossbytes Tools are free to use for everybody. Be it a casual smartphone user or a developer who often comes across QR codes on various websites, this tool is designed to provide unlimited access to all without the need for a sign-up.

 

How to scan a QR code on iPhone or Android?

As mentioned earlier, QR reader online works on all smartphones. Also, on Android and iPhone, you can choose either front or back camera as per your convenience. Just tap the “Grant access” button, choose the camera, and use the code reader.

What is a QR Code?

QR Code, short for Quick Response Code, is a two-dimensional barcode that one can read using a smartphone camera. You can encode more than 4000 characters in a 2D QR Code. The commonly used codes are static in nature and they contain fixed information like address, URL, phone number, email address, or any other text content. 

This matrix barcode (2D barcode) was first designed for the Japanese automotive industry in 1994. The black and white look was inspired by the famous board game Go. Back then, QR code was used to scan auto components at a fast pace and track their movement. 

As per a survey conducted by Adobe Systems in 2014 about 25-30% of people in developed countries used QR codes. Fast forward to 2020, Statista has intimated that about 11 million people in the US alone are using QR codes. It’s also estimated that by 2022, about 5.3 billion coupon codes will be redeemed using a tiny QR code.

 

Can a QR code store image or sound?

Yes, you can store sound or image in a QR code. However, the size of data should be 3KB or less. This size can also vary depending on different versions of the QR code.

 

Can QR codes be colorful?

Yes, it’s possible to use a certain combination of colors in QR code. You shouldn’t use a color combination that makes it difficult for a QR scanner to capture the image of your code. For example: avoid a combination of a green background and blue QR Code.

 

What are Dynamic QR Codes?

Just like the name suggests, a dynamic QR code contains information that can change with time. It also means that you can edit such code after completion and change the destination address without the need to print code again and again.

Fossbytes Logo

© 2019 Fossbytes Media Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.