How to Read and Decode QR Codes from Images Online
QR codes store URLs, contact information, WiFi credentials, and other data - but you need a scanner to read them. Instead of using your phone camera, you can upload a QR code image and decode it instantly online. This guide shows you how to read QR codes from images using fixie.tools - perfect for screenshots, saved images, or when you can't scan with your camera.
Step 1: Open the QR Code Reader
Go to fixie.tools/qr-reader in your browser. The tool works on all devices without requiring any signup or installation. All processing happens locally in your browser for privacy.
Step 2: Upload QR Code Image
Click the upload area or drag and drop your image file containing the QR code. Fixie supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and HEIC with a maximum file size of 25MB. You can upload screenshots, photos, or saved QR code graphics.
Step 3: Automatic QR Detection
The tool automatically detects and decodes the QR code in your image - even if the QR code is small, tilted, or part of a larger image. The recognition algorithm works with damaged or partially obscured QR codes as long as the essential patterns are visible.
Step 4: View Decoded Content
The decoded QR code content appears instantly. For URLs, you'll see a clickable link. For plain text, you can copy the content. For WiFi credentials, the tool displays the network name and password. For contact information (vCards), the tool formats the data for easy reading.
Step 5: Copy or Use the Data
Click to copy the decoded text to your clipboard, or click the action button for specific QR code types (open URL, save contact, connect to WiFi). Your uploaded image is processed locally and never stored on our servers.