Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

If you have an Apple iPhone, please hop on over to our article for how to scan a QR code on iPhone. The easiest way to scan a QR code can vary depending on which brand of Android phone you have.

How to Scan QR Codes Using the Windows Camera App Want to scan a QR code using your PC's webcam, just like you would with your phone? The built-in Camera app on your Windows 10 or 11 PC makes it easy.

By following these steps, you can easily scan QR codes from images on your mobile device, making it convenient to access information without needing to print or display the QR code physically.

If you have an Android phone — like a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, or basically any non-Apple smartphone — we also have an article for how to scan a QR code on Android.

It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone. But while QR codes are convenient, experts say you need to pause before you scan.

QR codes are designed to be scanned using a camera, such as those found on your smartphone. QR code scanning is built into many camera apps for Android and iOS.