Scan barcodes directly from your computer screen with the familiar interface of Windows Snipping Tool.
For a full list of supported formats, see the ZXing.Net Documentation
Copy the content of barcodes to the clipboard and display a notification.
Directly open weblinks in your default browser via a notification.
Directly connect to WiFi-Networks via a notification.
For this feature to work, you need Windows 11 Version 24H2 or later (currently only available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel)
Windows 10 Version 2004 (20H1) or later
Check your Version under Settings > System > About *
Windows Snipping Tool must be installed
(Optional) Turn off the notifications for Snipping Tool under Settings > System > Notifications * to immediately receive only the notification from QR-Code Reader.
You can install QR-Code Reader from the following sources:
Run the following command in a Command Line, PowerShell or Terminal window
winget install OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader
Use the following command
choco install qr-codereader
Open QR-Code Reader from:
Select an area, window or the whole screen via Windows Snipping Tool.
The content of the barcode is copied to the clipboard and displayed in a notification.
For some QR codes the notification will display a custom action like "Follow Link" or "Connect" (see Screenshot Collection)
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* Links with an asterisk have been shortend with tinyurl.com for greater convenience, because Github doesn't allow "ms-settings://" links ☹️