How to Scan QR Code on iPhone (5 Easy Ways)

In this digital era, QR codes have become ubiquitous. Right from a small grocery store to a multi-chain retail store, you’ll find a QR code for contactless payments everywhere. Also, many cafes and restaurants have already replaced their menus with a QR code. These maze-looking squares are actually a matrix bar code that contains actionable data. Scanning it takes you to a website or an app. In this article, we’ll show you 5 ways to scan a QR code on iPhone. No matter if the code is right in front of you or saved deep down in the Photos app, you can quickly scan it on your device. Let’s see how it’s done!

Scan QR code using iPhone Camera

Apple added the built-in QR code scanning capabilities right into the camera app of your iPhone. So, there’s basically no need to download a dedicated app to scan a QR code on your iPhone. Also, using your iPhone’s native features will help avoid any malware that could steal your money or even take over your phone.

Scan QR code on iPhone using Control Center

With the launch of iOS 12, back in 2018, Apple added the QR code scanning shortcut right into the Control Center. It offers a more convenient and quicker way to scan QR code on an iPhone.

If you don’t see the QR Code shortcut in the Control Center, here’s how to add it:

Scan QR code on iPhone using Google Chrome app

You can also scan a QR code on iPhone using the Google Chrome app. The process is simple and does the job without any fuss. Here’s how you do it:

Scan QR Code on iPhone from photos

Thanks to theLive Text feature,you scan a QR code from a picture on your iPhone in the most seamless manner. Other than QR codes, the Live Text feature can identify phone numbers, email addresses, text, & more. Here’s how the process goes by:

Scan QR code on iPhone using Google Photos App

Another way to scan a QR code from a photo on iPhone is using Google Lens. Using the Google Photos app is a great way to back up your photos andfree up storage space on your iPhone.If you’re using this app, you can also take advantage of Google Lens to scan QR codes on your iPhone.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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