Android phone
- Take or save the QR screenshot.
- Open the QRmakerX scanner.
- Tap “Choose an image”.
- Select the screenshot from Gallery, Photos or Files.
CHOOSE YOUR DEVICE
How to scan your screenshot
The scanner uses the saved image file. You do not need to point a camera at another screen.
iPhone or iPad
- Save the screenshot in Photos.
- Open the QRmakerX scanner in Safari or Chrome.
- Tap “Choose an image”.
- Select Photo Library and choose the screenshot.
Windows or Mac
- Save the screenshot as PNG or JPG.
- Open the QRmakerX scanner.
- Click “Choose an image”.
- Select the file from Downloads, Pictures or Desktop.
FREE SCREENSHOT SCANNER
Read the QR code now
Upload the saved screenshot to the existing QRmakerX scanner. Review the decoded content before copying it or opening any link.
Scan screenshot now1Keep “Image or screenshot” selected.
2Choose the screenshot from your device.
3Check the result and scanability score.
IF IT DOES NOT SCAN
Improve your QR screenshot
Do not crop the corners
All three large corner squares and the outside blank border should remain visible.
Use the original screenshot
Messaging apps may compress images. Use the original file when possible.
Zoom before capturing
If the QR code is tiny, enlarge it on the screen and take a new screenshot.
Avoid editing the code
Do not draw, highlight or place text over any part of the QR pattern.
PRIVACY AND SAFETY
Your screenshot stays on your device
The scanner reads the screenshot locally in your browser. Still, check any decoded website address carefully before opening it, especially when the QR came from an unknown message or website.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Screenshot scanning FAQs
Can I scan a QR screenshot on the same phone?
Yes. Save the screenshot, open the scanner and select it from your phone's Photos, Gallery or Files. A second phone is not required.
Can I scan a screenshot received on WhatsApp?
Yes. Save the image to your device first. For better results, ask for the original image if WhatsApp compression makes the QR code blurry.
Which screenshot formats work?
The scanner accepts common PNG, JPG, JPEG and WebP images.
Why does my screenshot scan on one phone but not another?
Screen size, image compression, contrast and browser processing can differ. Use the original high-resolution screenshot and show the full QR border.