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.

• Scan barcodes directly from your computer screen with the familiar interface of Windows Snipping Tool.
  

  For a full list of supported formats, see the ZXing.Net Documentation

• Copy the content of barcodes to the clipboard and display a notification.
  

• Directly open weblinks in your default browser via a notification.
  

• Directly connect to WiFi-Networks via a notification.

  For this feature to work, you need Windows 11 Version 24H2 or later (currently only available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel)

• Windows 10 Version 2004 (20H1) or later

  Check your Version under Settings > System > About ^*

• Windows Snipping Tool must be installed

  (Optional) Turn off the notifications for Snipping Tool under Settings > System > Notifications ^* to immediately receive only the notification from QR-Code Reader.

• 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
    

• Open QR-Code Reader from:

  • The start menu
  • The key combination Win + Alt + Q
  • A click on the system tray icon

• Select an area, window or the whole screen via Windows Snipping Tool.

• The content of the barcode is copied to the clipboard and displayed in a notification.

  For some QR codes the notification will display a custom action like "Follow Link" or "Connect" (see Screenshot Collection)

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