QR Code Scanner: Scan QR Codes and Barcodes on Android
Scan QR codes and access their contents.
About this app
QR Code Scanner reads QR codes and barcodes with your camera and lets you open, copy or share what they contain. Keep an optional scan history you can clear, and switch on the flash in low light. Scans stay on your phone. The app is free and supported by ads.
Features
- Camera-based scanning
- Copy and share results
- Scan history you can clear
- Flash toggle for low light
What you can do with a scanned code
Point the camera at a code and the app reads it in a moment, then shows you what it contains so you decide what to do next.
- QR codes and barcodes
- Read QR codes and common barcodes with your phone's camera.
- Open, copy or share
- Open a link, copy the text or share the result with another app.
- Flash for low light
- Switch the flash on to scan in a dark place.
- Scan history
- An optional history of your scans, stored on your phone, that you can delete one by one or clear completely.
- Your privacy
- The camera is used only to read codes. The app does not save photos or video.
How to scan a QR code on Android
Scanning takes a few seconds.
- Open QR Code Scanner and allow camera access when Android asks. The scanner needs it to read codes.
- Point the camera at the QR code or barcode and hold it steady in the frame.
- Read what the code contains. Check the address carefully if it is a link.
- Choose to open, copy or share the result.
- Turn the flash on if the code is in a dark place, and clear your scan history whenever you like.
Frequently asked questions
How do I scan a QR code with my Android phone?
Open the app, allow camera access and point the camera at the code. The app reads it and shows the contents, and you choose whether to open, copy or share it.
Is it safe to open links from a QR code?
Not always. A code can hide an unsafe or misleading link. The app shows you what the code contains before you act on it, so check the address and only open links from sources you trust.
Does the app save photos of the codes I scan?
No. Camera frames are used only to detect a code and are not saved. The app can keep a history of the scanned contents, which you can turn off, delete or clear.
Does it work in the dark?
Yes. A flash toggle lets you light up the code in low light.
Why does the app need camera permission?
The camera is how the app reads codes, so the scanner cannot work without it. The app does not use the camera for anything else.
Is QR Code Scanner free?
The app is free and supported by ads, with consent choices where the law requires them.
