How to Use the Barcode Scanner
- Start your device camera or upload an image containing a barcode
- Point your camera at the barcode or QR code you want to scan
- The scanner will automatically detect and decode the barcode
- Copy the scanned result or click links directly from QR codes
Why Use Our Barcode Scanner?
đ 100% Private
All scanning happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
⥠Lightning Fast
No uploading or downloading. Scan barcodes instantly in your browser.
đ Works Offline
Once loaded, works without internet connection.
đ¯ Free Forever
No subscriptions, no hidden costs, completely free.
Common Use Cases
- Reading product barcodes to look up prices and information
- Scanning QR codes to quickly access URLs and website links
- Managing inventory with UPC and EAN barcode scanning
- Validating event tickets and boarding passes with barcode verification
Privacy & Security
This barcode scanner runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. When you scan barcodes or QR codes,
the processing happens completely on your device. We never upload your scanned images or data to any server,
which means your scans remain completely private and secure.
Unlike online services that require image uploads, our client-side approach ensures zero data collection,
zero server processing, and zero privacy concerns. Your camera feed and scanned data never leave your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What barcode types are supported?
Our scanner supports all major barcode formats including QR codes, UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, and many others. This covers virtually all common barcodes you'll encounter in retail, shipping, and digital contexts.
Do I need a camera to use this tool?
While a camera provides the best experience for live scanning, you can also upload images containing barcodes. This is useful for scanning codes from screenshots or photos saved on your device.
Is my camera access private?
Yes! Your camera feed is processed entirely in your browser and never transmitted anywhere. We don't record, store, or have any access to your camera feed. It stays completely on your device.
Is this tool really free?
Yes! This tool is completely free with no hidden costs or subscriptions. We believe privacy-first tools should be accessible to everyone.
Do you collect any data?
We use Google Analytics to track page views for website improvement, but we never see, store, or collect your scanned data. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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