justyourbarcodeBarcode Reader
Decode a barcode from a photo, screenshot or scan.
- 100% Free
- No Sign Up
- Works in Your Browser
Barcode reader
Read a barcode from a picture file
Drop a picture of a barcode
Or choose a file, or paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V). PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF or SVG. Several barcodes in one picture are all read.
Read in your browser. Pictures are never uploaded.
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Every barcode you need, made right in your browser.
No software. No uploads. No signup.
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How to use the barcode reader
Three steps, all in your browser.
- 1
Open a picture
Choose a photo, screenshot or scan. It's read on your device.
- 2
Read the result
See the barcode type and the data it holds as soon as it's found.
- 3
Copy the data
Copy the decoded text or number in one click.
Barcode Reader: what to know
The barcode reader decodes a barcode from a picture instead of the camera: a screenshot, a photo from your phone, a scanned page or a barcode file someone sent you. Drop or choose the file, or paste a screenshot, and the reader shows each barcode's type and the data it contains; several barcodes in one picture are all read.
It uses the same ZXing decoder as the camera scanner and reads 1D barcodes such as UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39 and ITF as well as 2D codes such as QR, Data Matrix, PDF417 and Aztec. Barcodes that are sharp and fill a good part of the picture read best.
The picture is opened by your browser and decoded on your device. It isn't uploaded or stored, so it's safe to check labels, tickets or documents that contain personal data.
Popular uses
- Reading a barcode from a screenshot or an emailed label
- Checking a barcode file before sending it to print
- Decoding a photo of a product, ticket or document
- Getting the number from a barcode when no scanner is around
Tips for the best result
- Crop a large photo around the barcode if it isn't found.
- Straighten and sharpen blurry photos; a sharp, front-on photo reads best.
- For very small barcodes, take the photo closer rather than zooming in afterwards.
Read how JustYourBarcode works and our privacy details. Numbers, pictures, CSV files and camera frames are processed in your browser and are never sent to our server. A barcode doesn't register a product number: retail UPC and EAN numbers come from GS1.