BarcodeYard tool
Scan a supported barcode or QR code with your camera or upload an image. Detection runs in your browser on compatible devices.
Scanning happens in your browser using a local multi-format decoder. BarcodeYard does not need to upload the camera image to a server for detection.
On browsers that support the Barcode Detection API, the scanner can recognize QR codes and a range of common barcode formats including UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, ITF, Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec formats.
After reading a code, you can create your own barcode or QR code with BarcodeYard's free generators.
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Yes. BarcodeYard can use your browser's built-in Barcode Detection API to scan supported barcodes from your camera or an uploaded image on compatible browsers.
Yes. Use the camera scanner or upload an image containing a QR code. The scan is performed in the browser when your browser supports the Barcode Detection API.
No. Detection is performed in your browser. The scanner does not need to upload the camera frame or image to a BarcodeYard server for detection.
Browser support for the Barcode Detection API varies. Try a recent Chrome or Edge browser, allow camera permission, or use a clearer uploaded image.