Why decode a code instead of just scanning it?

Because you get to read the link before your phone opens it. QR codes are a common phishing route precisely because the destination is invisible until you have gone there.

Can I paste a screenshot in?

Yes. Paste the image straight in with ⌘V or Ctrl+V and the code is decoded immediately — there is no need to save it to a file first.

Scan a QR Code From an Image

Read a QR code out of a screenshot or photo and see exactly what it contains before you act on it. Decoded in your browser with no upload.

Runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded.

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Why decode a code instead of just scanning it?: Because you get to read the link before your phone opens it. QR codes are a common phishing route precisely because the destination is invisible until you have gone there.
Can I paste a screenshot in?: Yes. Paste the image straight in with ⌘V or Ctrl+V and the code is decoded immediately — there is no need to save it to a file first.

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