How to scan QR code on phone screen

Scanning QR codes on an Android or iPhone is quite easy these days. Simply point the phone camera toward the QR code for it to detect it. But how should you scan a QR code that is part of an image or screenshot in your phone’s gallery? This tutorial will provide the answers. Don’t worry, as you don’t need to use another phone to scan the QR code on your mobile. Let’s check how to scan a QR code from an image on Android and iPhone.

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Content

• Scan a QR Code From an Image Using Live Text (iOS)
• Scan a QR Code From an Image With Google Lens (Android and iOS)
• Scan the QR Code From an Image Using Siri Shortcuts (iOS)
• Scan the QR Code From an Image on Samsung Phone
• Scan a QR Code in an Image With Third-Party Apps
• Frequently Asked Questions

Scan a QR Code From an Image Using Live Text (iOS)

If your iPhone supports the Live Text feature (iOS 15+), you can use it to scan QR codes from pictures or screenshots saved on the iPhone by following these steps:

1. Launch the Apple Photos app on your iPhone.
2. Open the picture with the QR code.
3. Tap on the “Live text icon” at the bottom-right corner of the image.
4. Tap on the QR code in the picture.

Mehvish Mushtaq

Mehvish is a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she's always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She's been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps.

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