Here are four ways to scan QR Codes from a Windows computer.

Using Native Camera App

1.pop fire up Camera app.

3.Display the code to the webcam.

QR Code scan option

After displaying, your PC will scan the QR code and show you the encoded message on the screen.

Codex QR Reader & Generatoris one of the best third-party scanner apps that you could use.

Its free, easy to use, and available for Windows, iOS, and Android.

Scan QR Code using Camera app in Windows 11

1.Download theCodex appfrom Microsoft Store.

2.The app requires a license key to run.

Dont worry, its free.

proceed button

choose theProceedbutton to start the process.

3.hit the button will redirect you to Codexs website.

There, under theFreeplan, press theGet Free License Key.

getting license key

4.jot down in your email address and clickSubmit Orderbutton.

5.Check your mail for the license key.

6.Click theScan QR Codebutton, followed bythe Fileoption.

entering email address

7.Click theSelect Imagebutton and choose the QR Code.

8.After choosing the file, itll automatically scan the code and display the result on your screen.

1.Navigate to the folder where you have the QR Codes image.

scanning QR Code

2.Right-choose the image, click theOpen withoption, and chooseGoogle Chrome.

3.Right-hit the image in Chrome and selectSearch image with Googleoption.

4.Google Lens will appear on the right side of your screen.

Selecting image

choose the QR Code properly, and Google Lens will show the encoded message on your screen.

FAQs

How to Scan Wi-Fi QR Code in Laptop Windows 11?

For this purpose, you may need to install a specific app:WiFi QR Code Scanner.

Scanning QR Code on Windows 11 using Codex app

How Do I Create a QR Code in Windows 11?

There are multiple methods using which it’s possible for you to create a QR Code in Windows 11.

The first is from the Codex app that weve mentioned above.

opening image with Google chrome

On the home screen of the app, you might find an option to generate your custom QR Code.

The QR Code shown above forgeekchamp.comis created on this website only.

How to Scan QR Code From Mobile Phone Without Using Camera in Windows 11?

searching image with Google Lens

Scanning QR Code using Google Lens in Chrome browser

Scanning QR Code using an online scanner

Scanning QR Code from existing image using an online QR Code scanner