Why does my iPhone camera not scan QR codes?

Turn on Scan QR Codes in Settings › Camera, and move a little further from the code.

How do I scan a QR code on my own screen?

Take a screenshot, then long-press it in Photos or choose it here.

Can I see the Wi-Fi password?

Yes, read the Wi-Fi QR code here to see the password.

Scan a QR Code on iPhone – Camera, Control Center or Photo

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Open the Camera app, point it at the code and tap the yellow link that appears. If nothing happens, check Settings › Camera › Scan QR Codes. You can also add Code Scanner to Control Center for a quicker reader. For a QR code inside a photo or screenshot, open it in Photos and long-press the code to see its link, or open this page in Safari, tap to choose the image and read it here, including Wi-Fi passwords.

Do it now, right here

Drop a QR code image here or choose a file

You can also paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V).

Step by step

Open the Camera and point it at the code.
Tap the link banner that appears.
For a screenshot, long-press in Photos or use this page.

At a glance

Method	Where	Best for
Camera app	Home screen	Codes in front of you
Code Scanner	Control Center	Quick scans
This page in Safari	Choose image	Screenshots and photos

How to scan a QR code on iPhone

Do it now, right here

QR code content

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