How to scan a QR code from a photo
Read a QR code in a screenshot or saved picture, review the decoded text, and choose what to do next.
Use a saved image
Open Prism’s QR image scanner and choose a screenshot or photo from your device. The browser decoder checks the image locally and displays the QR content as text.
Use a clear image that shows the complete symbol, including the blank margin around it. If the code is small, blurry, angled, or covered, try the original image or take a sharper picture.
Read the result before acting
A QR code can contain a link, contact details, Wi-Fi settings, or ordinary text. Prism does not automatically follow a decoded link. If the result is a web address, read its domain and check for misspellings before choosing Open link.
Never enter a password or payment information on a page merely because a QR code led there. If a message or sign seems unexpected, visit the organization through a website or phone number you already trust.
Keep the image private
Prism’s browser tool processes the selected image on your device; it is not uploaded to Prism. Avoid sharing screenshots that contain private messages, account details, or other information beyond the QR symbol.