Methods to Scan QR Codes on Desktop

Method 1: Screenshot and Upload (Easiest)

1. Take a screenshot of the QR code (on Mac: Cmd+Shift+4; on Windows: Win+Shift+S)
2. Open QR Scanner online
3. Upload the screenshot
4. Instant decode — no camera needed

Method 2: Use Webcam in Browser

1. Open QR Scanner
2. Click "Use Camera" and allow browser camera access
3. Hold the QR code in front of your webcam

Method 3: Windows Camera App

Windows 10/11 Camera app can scan QR codes directly. Open Camera, switch to QR code mode, point at the code, click scan.

Method 4: Mac Continuity Camera

On macOS, use your iPhone as a camera via Continuity Camera. Your iPhone's superior camera makes scanning easier.

Best Method for One-Off Scans

The screenshot + browser upload method is fastest for most desktop users — no camera setup needed, works instantly.