QR-Code Reader is a QR code scanner application designed to scan and decode QR codes directly from your computer screen. This tool leverages the Windows Snipping Tool, the ZXing.Net library, and AutoHotkey to provide a seamless experience.
Key Features:
Familiar Interface: Utilizes the Windows Snipping Tool for an intuitive user experience.
Clipboard Integration: Automatically copies QR code content to your clipboard with notifications.
Direct Access: Opens web links in your default browser and connects to Wi-Fi networks (requires Windows 11 Version 24H2 or later).
Compatibility: Works on Windows 10 Version 2004 or newer.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for professionals, remote workers, and anyone needing quick access to QR code information. This tool enhances efficiency by streamlining the process of accessing data from QR codes, saving time and improving productivity.
QR-Code Reader can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into your workflow without additional download steps.
README
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.
This app was created just for fun and serves my specific personal purpose, so it wont get a huge ton of updates or additional features. But fell free to
report any Issues you come across.
Features
Scan barcodes directly from your computer screen with the familiar interface of Windows Snipping Tool.
> (Optional) Turn off the notifications for Snipping Tool under Settings > System > Notifications* to immediately receive only the notification from QR-Code Reader.
Installation
You can install QR-Code Reader from the following sources:
Github
Download the .msi package for your architecture under Releases
Winget
Run the following command in a Command Line, PowerShell or Terminal window
winget install OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader
Chocolatey
Use the following command
choco install qr-codereader
AutoHotkey
If you have AutoHotkey already installed you can download the folder contents from
