QR Code Scanner

About

Instantly scan and decode QR codes on any website - 100% private and secure!

QR Code Scanner is a fast, lightweight Chrome extension that detects and decodes QR codes visible on web pages. Whether you're researching, shopping, or browsing, quickly extract information from QR codes without leaving your browser.

✨ Key Features

🔍 Dual-Mode Scanning

Webpage Scanning: Click "Scan Page for QR Codes" to scan images, canvas elements, and SVGs on the current page
PDF Upload: Drag and drop or select PDF files to scan all pages for QR codes
Detects multiple QR codes per page automatically

📋 Instant Actions

Copy decoded text with one click
Automatically detect URLs and open them in new tabs
View all QR codes found on the page in one organized list

🔒 Privacy-First Design

ALL processing happens locally in your browser
Zero data collection - we don't track, store, or transmit anything
No remote servers, no analytics, no cookies
Open source and transparent

⚡ Lightning Fast

Scans entire pages in seconds
Minimal permissions (only activeTab + scripting)
No background processes draining your resources

🎯 Perfect For

Researchers: Quickly scan QR codes in articles and documentation
Shoppers: Extract product information and discount codes
Developers: Test QR code implementations on websites
Students: Scan educational resources and assignment links
Anyone: Who encounters QR codes while browsing

🛡️ Security & Privacy

Unlike other QR code extensions, we take your privacy seriously:

✅ No data collection whatsoever
✅ No external API calls
✅ All scanning happens in your browser using open-source jsQR library
✅ Only runs when YOU click the scan button (not automatically)
✅ Minimal permissions - only accesses the active tab when you use it

📖 How to Use

Scan Websites:

Navigate to any webpage with QR codes
Click the QR Code Scanner extension icon
Click "Scan Page for QR Codes"
View results instantly with copy and open link options
Scan PDFs:

Click the QR Code Scanner extension icon
Click "Choose PDF File" or drag and drop a PDF
Extension scans all pages automatically
View all QR codes found with page numbers

🔧 Technical Details

Manifest V3: Built with the latest Chrome extension standards
Local Processing: Uses the open-source jsQR library for decoding
Cross-Origin Support: Handles CORS gracefully without compromising security
Lightweight: Minimal resource usage, no background scripts

🆓 Completely Free

No ads, no premium features, no subscriptions. This extension is completely free and always will be.

🌟 Why Choose QR Code Scanner?

Most QR code extensions require you to upload images to external servers, compromising your privacy. Our extension does everything locally - your data never leaves your browser.

📞 Support

Need help or have feedback? Visit https://smartcamp.ai for support.

🚀 Built by SmartCamp.AI

We're on a mission to build privacy-respecting, user-first tools. Check out our other projects at https://smartcamp.ai

Download now and start scanning QR codes instantly - no data collection, just results!