Barcode Reader
From an Image
Upload a photo or screenshot containing a barcode.
From Camera
Point your camera at a barcode to scan it live.
From Clipboard
Paste a copied image containing a barcode.
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This tool reads 1D and 2D barcodes - Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, DataBar and Aztec - entirely in your browser. Nothing you scan, upload or paste is ever sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does this read QR codes?
No. QR codes (and Micro QR / rMQR) are handled by our dedicated QR code scanner instead, which is built and tuned specifically for that format.
Why didn't it read the code on my ID card or driver's license?
Most ID cards and driver's licenses print a Data Matrix code, which this tool supports - make sure it fills as much of the frame as possible and isn't blurry, tilted or catching glare, since Data Matrix codes are dense and need a sharp, well-lit capture.
What barcode formats are supported?
Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, DataBar (RSS) and Aztec.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Every scan runs locally in your browser - nothing is sent to a server.
The camera isn't finding anything, what can I do?
Make sure the barcode is in focus, well lit and fills a good part of the frame. If it's a QR code rather than a barcode, use our QR code scanner instead.
Scan or decode Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 128, EAN, UPC and other barcodes online, free and with no sign-up.