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QR Code Decoder

World's Simplest QR Tool

Quickly extract information from QR code images, including URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, contact details, messages, and other encoded data. Upload an image to the tool below and see its decoded content, with structured information organized into readable fields. You can also identify the data type and switch to the original unformatted text when needed. Fast, free, and easy to use. Created with love by team Browserling.

QR Code Decoder

World's Simplest QR Tool

Quickly extract information from QR code images, including URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, contact details, messages, and other encoded data. Upload an image to the tool below and see its decoded content, with structured information organized into readable fields. You can also identify the data type and switch to the original unformatted text when needed. Fast, free, and easy to use. Created with love by team Browserling.

Tool Options

Data Formatting

Return the QR code's original content without formatting.

Detected Content Type

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What Is a QR Code Decoder?

This online QR code decoder lets you read the information stored in QR code images and convert it into understandable text. To get started, simply upload an image containing a QR code, and the tool will analyze its pattern, recover the encoded information, and display the result in the output area. Depending on how the QR code was created, it may contain a website address, a Wi-Fi password, contact information, a phone number, an email, SMS message details, geographic coordinates, a calendar event, or plain text. The decoder recognizes these formats and automatically organizes structured content into convenient fields. For example, a QR code for an SMS message can reveal the recipient's phone number and the prepared message text, while a location QR code can provide a place's latitude and longitude. If you want to see the original encoded content instead, enable the "Display Unformatted Data" checkbox in the options. This will display the decoded text exactly as it was stored in the QR code, preserving its original structure, including special characters and formatting. You can also find the automatically detected data type in the "Detected Content Type" section of the options, which helps you identify what kind of information the QR code contains. To turn your text, links, or other information into a scannable QR image, use our Create a QR Code tool. QR-tastic!

What Is a QR Code Decoder?

This online QR code decoder lets you read the information stored in QR code images and convert it into understandable text. To get started, simply upload an image containing a QR code, and the tool will analyze its pattern, recover the encoded information, and display the result in the output area. Depending on how the QR code was created, it may contain a website address, a Wi-Fi password, contact information, a phone number, an email, SMS message details, geographic coordinates, a calendar event, or plain text. The decoder recognizes these formats and automatically organizes structured content into convenient fields. For example, a QR code for an SMS message can reveal the recipient's phone number and the prepared message text, while a location QR code can provide a place's latitude and longitude. If you want to see the original encoded content instead, enable the "Display Unformatted Data" checkbox in the options. This will display the decoded text exactly as it was stored in the QR code, preserving its original structure, including special characters and formatting. You can also find the automatically detected data type in the "Detected Content Type" section of the options, which helps you identify what kind of information the QR code contains. To turn your text, links, or other information into a scannable QR image, use our Create a QR Code tool. QR-tastic!


QR Code Decoder Examples

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Decode Browserling's Facebook URL

In this example, we decode a QR code with a familiar black pixel pattern on a white background. It stores a link to Browserling's Facebook page, and the tool extracts the full website address and displays it in an easy-to-copy form.

Website URL: https://www.facebook.com/browserling
Required options
These options will be used automatically if you select this example.
Return the QR code's original content without formatting.
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Read Royal Garden Hotel Wi-Fi Details

This example decodes a green QR code with a friendly, rounded dot pattern. It stores the connection record for the "Royal Garden Hotel" Wi-Fi network, and the tool turns it into readable details such as the network name and guest password.

Network Name: Royal Garden Hotel Security: WPA Password: garden-suite-4815 Hidden Network: No
Required options
These options will be used automatically if you select this example.
Return the QR code's original content without formatting.
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Scan a Pottery Workshop Event QR

In this example, we read a dense QR code with a purple gradient and a decorative pattern. It contains calendar data for a weekend workshop. With "Display Unformatted Data" enabled, the tool shows the raw data, preserving the original event structure with its title, schedule, Clay House Studio location, and other details.

BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Weekend Pottery Workshop DTSTART:20261121T110000Z DTEND:20261121T133000Z LOCATION:Clay House Studio DESCRIPTION:Create and decorate your own ceramic bowl. END:VEVENT
Required options
These options will be used automatically if you select this example.
Return the QR code's original content without formatting.

All QR Tools

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Quickly generate QR codes for websites, contacts, Wi-Fi, and other data.
Quickly decode QR codes into readable text, links, contacts, and other data.
Quickly create a QR code for easy Wi-Fi connection.
Quickly create QR codes for easy sharing of website links.
Quickly generate QR codes for specific web addresses and online resources.
Quickly create QR codes containing notes, messages, and other text.
Quickly create QR codes for sharing contact information.
Quickly create QR codes for composing emails with preset details.
Quickly create SMS QR codes for prefilled text messages.
Quickly create QR codes for calling phone numbers.
Quickly make a QR code larger or smaller.
Quickly create a new QR design for the same encoded data.
Quickly change the color scheme of an existing QR code.
Quickly convert a colored QR image into a classic black-and-white code.
Quickly add a linear or radial color gradient to a QR code.
Quickly remove the solid background from a QR code.
Quickly surround a QR code with a clear, solid-color quiet zone.
Quickly add a solid, gradient, or rounded border around a QR code.
Quickly add a custom drop shadow to a QR code.
Quickly remove excess space and surrounding content from a QR code.

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Scan a QR Code

Read a QR code from an image and extract its contents.

Customize a QR Code

Change the colors, size, and appearance of a QR code.

Add a Logo to a QR Code

Place a custom logo or image in the center of a QR code.

Convert a QR Code to SVG

Turn a QR code into a scalable SVG image.

Convert a QR Code to PNG

Turn a QR code into a downloadable PNG file.

Generate a PDF QR Code

Create a QR code that links directly to a PDF document.

Generate a Google Review QR Code

Create a QR code that lets customers leave a Google review.

Generate a Restaurant Menu QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a restaurant's digital menu.

Generate a WhatsApp QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a WhatsApp chat with a phone number.

Generate an Instagram QR Code

Create a QR code that links directly to an Instagram profile.

Generate a YouTube QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a YouTube video or channel.

Generate a Facebook QR Code

Create a QR code that links to a Facebook page or profile.

Generate a TikTok QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a TikTok profile or video.

Generate a LinkedIn QR Code

Create a QR code that links to a LinkedIn profile or company page.

Generate a Location QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a location in Google Maps.

Generate an Event QR Code

Create a QR code containing event details, dates, and locations.

Generate a Payment QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a payment link or checkout page.

Generate an App Download QR Code

Create a QR code that links to an app in the App Store or Google Play.

Generate a Spotify QR Code

Create a QR code that opens a Spotify song, album, or playlist.

Add Text to a QR Code

Add a custom text label below a QR code, such as "Scan Me".

Add a Frame to a QR Code

Surround a QR code with a customizable decorative frame.

Generate QR Codes in Bulk

Generate multiple QR codes at once from a list of text or URLs.

Generate a QR Code Sheet

Arrange multiple QR codes on a printable sheet.

Check QR Code Readability

Test whether a QR code can be scanned and decoded correctly.


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We're Browserling – a friendly and fun cross-browser testing company powered by alien technology. At Browserling, our mission is to make people's lives easier, so we created this collection of QR code tools. Our tools have the simplest user interface that doesn't require advanced computer skills and they are used by millions of people every month. Behind the scenes, all QR tools are actually powered by our web developer tools that we created over the last couple of years. Check them out!

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