ScanQR

Name: ScanQR
Rating: 2.72 (167 reviews)
Author: Mike Tsao

Scans QR codes using your webcam.

As of May 2026, ScanQR has — users and a 2.72/5 rating from 167 reviews.

Mike Tsao

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

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Version

0.0.4.0

History

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	—	2.72	167	0.0.4.0
Apr 30, 2026	2.0M	2.72	167	0.0.4.0
Now	—	2.72	167	0.0.4.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: videoCapture
Host access: None declared

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About

Scans QR codes and displays their contents on a Chromebook or other computer with a suitable webcam. What's a "suitable" webcam? It's one that can focus the QR code within the red square in the app sharply enough that the app can decode it. My test results:

  - Chromebook Pixel: yes
  - Samsung ARM Chromebook: yes
  - Acer C7 Chromebook: yes
  - CR48: yes
  - 2009 MacBook Pro: yes, except for very small, dense QR codes
  - 2011 iMac: no, unless the QR code is ridiculously large (over one foot across)

If Chrome implements an API to let developers adjust camera-focus settings, I'll be able to improve the app to work with more cameras.

Source: https://github.com/sowbug/scanqr-app