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QR code reader guides
Three short reads: why this matters, how to do it, and one specific way to use it.
Why a Screenshot of a QR Code Needs a Different Tool Than Your Phone's Camera
Your phone's camera decodes a QR code the instant you point it at one - but only at a physical code, in front of you, right now. A screenshot needs a different tool entirely.
Read the guideHow to Read a QR Code From an Image File
Drop an image, get the decoded text back in under a second. No button to press beyond choosing the file - the actual steps, and what to do if it says "not found."
Read the guideDecoding a QR Code From an Old Screenshot or a PDF Attachment
The physical code is long gone, but the image of it is still sitting in your files somewhere. These are the specific situations where an image-based reader is the only option.
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