What types of QR codes can it read?

It reads URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, vCard contacts, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS codes, geo-coordinates, and most other standard QR payload types.

Does it work on damaged or partially obscured codes?

QR codes include built-in error-correction data, so the scanner can often decode codes that are slightly torn, dirty, or rotated. Very heavily damaged codes may not be readable.

Is it safe to scan unknown QR codes?

The scanner shows you the decoded content before you act on it. Always review the URL or text before tapping Open so you can spot suspicious or unexpected links.

Does the scanner upload the image or the QR content anywhere?

No. The camera feed is processed entirely on your device in real time. Nothing is sent to a server — not the image, not the decoded data, and not any log of what you scanned.

QR Scanner

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Scan any QR code instantly with your camera.

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QR Scanner needs your phone's hardware

Live scanning needs continuous camera access. Download Carbide free to use it — plus all 111 tools, fully offline.

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What it does

QR Scanner reads any QR code instantly using your phone's camera — no shutter button, no waiting, just point and it decodes. It handles URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi network codes, contact cards, email addresses, phone numbers, and more. The moment a code is recognized, the result appears on screen with the option to open it, copy it, or share it. Tap a Wi-Fi result to connect to the network without typing a password, or tap a URL to open it directly. Everything is processed on your device in real time — no image is uploaded anywhere, no account is needed, and it works fully offline. Carbide's QR Scanner is completely free and takes zero setup.

How to use the QR Scanner

Open Carbide and tap QR Scanner from the Scanners category.
Allow camera access when prompted.
Point your camera at any QR code — the scanner detects and reads it automatically without tapping.
The decoded result appears immediately — tap Open to visit a URL, Connect to join a Wi-Fi network, or Copy to copy the text.
Tap Scan again to scan another code right away.

Frequently asked questions

What types of QR codes can it read?: It reads URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, vCard contacts, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS codes, geo-coordinates, and most other standard QR payload types.
Does it work on damaged or partially obscured codes?: QR codes include built-in error-correction data, so the scanner can often decode codes that are slightly torn, dirty, or rotated. Very heavily damaged codes may not be readable.
Is it safe to scan unknown QR codes?: The scanner shows you the decoded content before you act on it. Always review the URL or text before tapping Open so you can spot suspicious or unexpected links.
Does the scanner upload the image or the QR content anywhere?: No. The camera feed is processed entirely on your device in real time. Nothing is sent to a server — not the image, not the decoded data, and not any log of what you scanned.

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