Barcode Reader

Read supported Code 128, EAN, UPC and QR barcodes from an image or optional camera scan. Inspect the decoded value and format without a product lookup.

Extract the encoded identifier or text from a clear barcode image. The multi-format reader also recognizes supported QR codes and reports the detected format. This is a decoding task: it does not search a retail catalogue, verify a product or retrieve a price.

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  • On your device
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Upload an image

Drag & drop your image hereor click the button below to choose a fileSelect images

or drag & drop files here

JPG, PNG, WebP or another browser-supported image · up to 20 MB

Tip: You can also paste files directly (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V)

Scan with your camera

Point your camera at a complete, well-lit code. Camera access starts only when you choose it.

Reads supported QR, Code 128, Code 39, EAN, UPC and other barcode formats. Images and camera frames stay on your device. Decoded links are never opened automatically.

Decoded contentIdle

Decoded content will appear here.

Your input stays on this device for this operation. We don’t upload or store it.

About Barcode Reader

Extract the encoded identifier or text from a clear barcode image. The multi-format reader also recognizes supported QR codes and reports the detected format. This is a decoding task: it does not search a retail catalogue, verify a product or retrieve a price.

Multi-format reader

Uses the configured reader for supported Code 128, Code 39, EAN, UPC, QR and other library-supported formats.

Image or camera input

An uploaded image needs no camera permission; the camera path is an explicit separate action.

Text export

The result panel preserves the decoded payload when copying or downloading TXT.

How to use Barcode Reader

  1. 1

    Provide the barcode

    Upload one browser-decodable image up to 20 MB, or start the camera with permission. Keep all bars and the surrounding border in view.

  2. 2

    Run the reader

    Press Scan barcode for an image. For a camera scan, hold the code steady and well lit until it is recognized.

  3. 3

    Check the decoded value

    Read the format label and payload. Copy or download the original text, then compare it with the label or your own reference data.

Formats and practical limits

Input: a supported barcode/QR image up to 20 MB, or an authorized camera stream. Output: detected format and decoded text, with TXT download.

  • Successful decoding does not establish product authenticity, stock status or price.
  • The supported-format set comes from the decoder library; recognition of every barcode is not guaranteed. File scans scale images to a maximum 4,096-pixel edge.

Practical example

For a Code 128 label containing TOOLZAVRO-123, compare the decoded string with the printed identifier before importing it into your own inventory sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

3 answers
Will this tell me a product's price?

No. A decoded identifier is not a retail database result. Check the value in an appropriate catalogue separately.

Why can it read one barcode but not another?

Format support, print quality, blur, glare, cropping and the code's pixel size can affect recognition. Try a sharper image that includes the full border.

Can it read QR codes too?

The multi-format reader supports QR codes. Use QR Code Decoder when your task is specifically to inspect a QR screenshot or Wi-Fi payload.