Look before you follow
Read the code.
See the whole story.
Scan an image or use your camera. We show the content, then you decide what to do with it.
Use PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF. For an SVG or PDF, export or capture an image first. Files are decoded locally.
Choose an image or start the camera.
Decoded content
Your result will appear here.
Nothing opens automatically. A successful scan does not mean a destination is safe.
Check the destination, not just the square
Look at the complete hostname before following a link. A familiar brand word elsewhere in the URL does not make it the brand's website. Watch for misspellings, unexpected subdomains and internationalized domains displayed with an xn-- prefix.
If a code asks for a payment or login, open the organization's known app or type its address yourself when you are unsure. Inspect public signs for stickers placed over the original code. This reader does not fetch links or assess whether a website is trustworthy.
Source: FTC guidance on harmful QR links. Last checked: October 29, 2026.