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QR-Code Reader is a barcode scanner application that allows you to scan and decode barcodes directly
from your computer screen.
This app is made possible by Windows Snipping Tool, ZXing.Net and AutoHotkey.
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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
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Copy the content of barcodes to the clipboard and display a notification.
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Directly open weblinks in your default browser via a notification.
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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)
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Windows 10 Version 2004 (20H1) or later
Check your Version under Settings > System > About *
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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:
- Download the .msi package for your architecture under Releases
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Run the following command in a Command Line, PowerShell or Terminal window
winget install OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader
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Use the following command
choco install qr-codereader
- Download the .msi package for your architecture under Releases
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Open QR-Code Reader from:
- The start menu
- The key combination Win + Alt + Q
- A click on the system tray icon
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Select an area, window or the whole screen via Windows Snipping Tool.
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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)
* Links with an asterisk have been shortend with tinyurl.com for greater convenience, because Github doesn't allow "ms-settings://" links