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QR codes in photos ​

Ente Photos can detect QR codes inside photos and screenshots, so you do not need to leave the app or use a second device to scan them.

Availability ​

  • Platforms: iOS and Android mobile apps
  • Supported files: Photos and screenshots in the standard viewer

Scan a QR code from a photo ​

On mobile:

  1. Open a photo or screenshot that contains a QR code.
  2. Touch and hold on the QR code in the photo.
  3. Ente detects the QR code and shows its contents.
  4. Choose what you want to do next:
    • Open link for web links
    • Copy to copy the detected contents
    • Share link or share the detected text with another app
    • Pay for supported UPI payment QR codes

If a photo contains more than one QR code, Ente can show each detected result separately.

Tips ​

  • QR code detection works nicely on screenshots, invitations, posters, and payment codes saved to your library.
  • If nothing happens, zoom in a little and try long-pressing directly on the QR code area.
  • For text-heavy screenshots, you can also use Detect Text (OCR).

Privacy ​

Detection happens on your device. Ente does not upload the detected QR contents just to scan them.