How to Scan a QR Code

Scan QR codes with your phone camera or computer

⚡Quick Answer

iPhone/Android: Open Camera app, point at QR code, tap popup. From image: Open photo, tap and hold QR code. No app needed!

Open Camera app, point at QR code. Tap the notification banner that appears to open the link.

💡Works automatically - no app needed. Also works from Control Center QR scanner.

Open Camera app, point at QR code. Tap the link popup. If not working, try Google Lens from camera or Photos.

💡Some Android phones need QR scanning enabled in camera settings.

iPhone: Open photo, tap and hold QR code > Open Link. Android: Open in Google Lens or Google Photos.

💡Great for QR codes received via message or email.

Use online scanner like webqr.com - upload image or use webcam. Chrome/Edge can scan from images too.

💡Right-click image in Chrome > 'Search image with Google Lens' can read QR codes.

iPhone: Enable in Settings > Camera > Scan QR Codes. Android: Try Google Lens app or check camera settings.

Usually yes, but check the URL before opening. Don't scan random codes in suspicious places - they could lead to phishing sites.

No, modern phones (iPhone 11+, Android 9+) scan with built-in camera. Third-party apps are rarely needed.

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