You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It's simple enough: just open the camera app, point your phone at the code, and tap the link. What if you're on your computer, though?

play Here's how to scan a QR code when you run into one: Open the Camera app on the iPhone or iPad. Make sure you have adequate lighting so the camera can pick up the QR code.

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

QR codes are easy to use if you know how to access the information they contain and have an internet connection. Here are a few ways to access QR code information using your iPhone with iOS 16.

You can use your iPhone to scan documents, QR codes, and other files using the Notes app and your camera.

You can scan a QR code on your Android phone or tablet using the default Camera app or the Google Lens feature in the Google Search app.