QR Code Reader
QR Code Reader is a free online text & encoding converter for changing PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP files into TXT files. QR Code Reader accepts 5 MIME types, returns text/plain, includes 0 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .png / .jpg / .jpeg / .webp / .gif / .bmp file here
or click to choose — or paste an image with ⌘V / Ctrl+V
Key facts
- Input
- 6 formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP (image/png, image/jpeg, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp)
- Output
- TXT (text/plain)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 0 controls; default conversion path
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use QR Code Reader
- 1
Open your PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP file
Drop your PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
No options to configure. QR Code Reader uses sensible defaults.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your TXT file is ready to download in seconds.
QR Code Reader details
First, QR Code Reader reads PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP source files and prepares TXT output for the text & encoding workflow. Next, QR Code Reader keeps the conversion path simple with no extra controls. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Drop in a screenshot or photo of a QR code (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP) and download the decoded text as a.txt file. The decoder uses jsQR running locally in your browser; your image never leaves your device, which matters when the QR encodes a Wi-Fi password, a payment URL, a vCard or any other sensitive payload. Works on QR codes embedded in screenshots, posters, receipts, business cards and event tickets.
Common searches
- qr code reader
- scan qr code from image
- qr code scanner
- decode qr code
- qr code to text
- qr scanner
Related tools
Tools that work with the same formats — most users open one of these next.
QR Code Generator
Generate a QR code from any text, URL or contact data — pick error correction and scale, get a PNG.
vCard QR Code Generator
Generate a QR code that contains a digital business card (vCard) — scanning it lets the phone save the contact in one tap.
Wi-Fi QR Code Generator
Generate a Wi-Fi QR code as a PNG — scanning it auto-joins the network. Supports WPA / WEP / open networks and hidden SSIDs.
Barcode Generator
Generate a 1D barcode (CODE128, EAN-13, UPC-A, CODE39, ITF-14, MSI, codabar, pharmacode) as a downloadable PNG.
File to Hex Dump
Convert any file's bytes to a hex dump (with ASCII sidecar), plain hex, C array or comma-separated bytes.
Hex to Binary File
Parse a hex dump or hex string back into a binary file — strips offsets, ASCII columns, prefixes and separators automatically.
Frequently asked
What is QR Code Reader?
QR Code Reader is a free online text & encoding converter for changing PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP files into TXT files. QR Code Reader accepts 5 MIME types, returns text/plain, includes 0 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does QR Code Reader accept and create?
QR Code Reader accepts PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP files (image/png, image/jpeg, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp) and creates TXT files (text/plain). There are no required settings before conversion.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. QR Code Reader runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use QR Code Reader?
Open QR Code Reader, drop in your PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a TXT file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for QR Code Reader?
Because QR Code Reader runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.