# PhotoQR: QR Codes in Photos — Scan all codes in photos

> Scan QR codes and barcodes from photos and screenshots on iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Actowise LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoqr-qr-codes-in-photos/id1631623358 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoqr-qr-codes-in-photos/id1631623358/reviews.md

## What is PhotoQR?

Seeing some QR codes (or barcodes) on your iPhone screen but don't have another device to scan them? PhotoQR is here to help.

Follow the following simple steps.
1. Take a screenshot
2. Open PhotoQR
3. Tap "Scan Latest Photo"

Better yet, you can simply turn on "Auto Scan" and the app will scan the most recent photo automatically every time it starts.

All of the following code formats are supported.
 • code128
 • code39
 • code93
 • codaBar
 • dataMatrix
 • EAN13
 • EAN8
 • ITF
 • qrCode
 • UPCA
 • UPCE
 • PDF417
 • aztec

## Key features

- Scan from screenshots
- Scan from photos
- Auto scan latest photo
- Supports multiple code formats
- Code128, Code39, DataMatrix support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoqr-qr-codes-in-photos/id1631623358/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and it works.

*2026-08-06*

Okay I swear to everything am not a bot but just read this atleast, this app all it does is literally what the app is meant to do I never had ads which is shocking and you just pick a photo and if there any QR code there it will work. Trust me it a life changer

### 5/5 — Did what it said it was going to

*2024-09-30*

Worked for me, auto-read a bar code number and copied it for me so I could copy/paste it elsewhere.

### 5/5 — Works only occasionally

*2024-09-17*

Deleting as a waste of space

### 5/5 — Time saver

*2024-07-08*

Love this handy app. I don’t hand to stand at a door scanning the sand QR code every day .. I just use this from a photo

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-07-08*

This app provides functionality built in to iOS, plus it shows you ads or makes you pay. Here is how to scan a QR code for free without downloading any apps: (1) Save the image to your phone or take a screenshot. (2) View the image in the Photos app or tap the screenshot thumbnail. (3) Tap the icon in the bottom right; it looks like some lines of text with square corners around it. (4) Tap the QR code.

### 5/5 — Bonne surprise

*2024-03-09*

Pratique et efficace jusqu’à présent.

### 5/5 — App 🙏

*2024-03-07*

Love ❤️ it

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-09-17*

This app provides functionality built in to iOS, plus it shows you ads or makes you pay. Here is how to scan a QR code for free without downloading any apps:

(1) Save the image to your phone or take a screenshot. (2) View the image in the Photos app or tap the screenshot thumbnail. (3) Tap the icon in the bottom right; it looks like some lines of text with square corners around it. (4) Tap the QR code.

### 2/5 — ???

*2023-02-15*

I’ve yet to get the thing to work.   I dunno what I’m doing wrong.  Nothing happens.

### 5/5 — Perfekt um gespeicherte QR Codes einzulesen

*2023-02-09*

Schon häufig vor dem Problem gestanden, dass ich über eine Webseite oder per Email einen QR Code auf mein IPhone bekam. Konnte nur leider nichts mit anfangen, da man diesen ja per Kamera einscannen muss. Hier ist das anders. Einfach Foto mit Code laden und den Rest erledigt die App. Großartig

## Frequently asked questions about PhotoQR

### What does PhotoQR do?

PhotoQR allows you to scan QR codes and barcodes directly from photos and screenshots saved on your iPhone. It's designed to help you access information from codes that are displayed on your screen without needing a second device.

### How do I scan a QR code from a photo?

To scan a QR code from a photo, first take a screenshot of the image containing the code. Then, open the PhotoQR app and tap 'Scan Latest Photo'. The app will then process the screenshot to find and decode any QR codes or barcodes present.

### Does the app support different types of codes?

Yes, the app supports a wide variety of code formats, including common ones like QR Code, Code128, Code39, DataMatrix, EAN13, and EAN8, among others. This broad compatibility ensures you can scan most types of codes you encounter.

### Is PhotoQR free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This allows users to try out the core scanning functionality without any initial cost.

### What devices is PhotoQR compatible with?

PhotoQR is designed for iPhone devices. It leverages the iPhone's screenshot and photo gallery capabilities to provide its scanning functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2025-05-12

• Improved recognition accuracy.
• PhotoQR detect QR codes (and barcodes) in photos & screenshots.

### 1.3 — 2023-11-07

• Improve iOS 17 compatibility
• PhotoQR detect QR codes (and barcodes) in photos & screenshots.

### 1.2 — 2022-12-12

• Improved code detection efficiency.
• PhotoQR detect QR codes (and barcodes) in photos & screenshots.

### 1.1 — 2022-08-01

• Stability fixes for the latest public iOS version.

### 1.0 — 2022-06-28

No release notes.

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