In this guide, we will learn how to scan a QR code on our Windows laptop using our laptop camera and Google Lens.
Scan QR Code Using Windows Camera App.
We typically use Windows cameras to take photos and videos but now Microsoft has added an additional feature to scan QR codes as well.
Click on the Windows button on the keyboard and search for the "Camera" app in the menu. In the latest update on Windows, they have added a barcode scan button just below the button that we use to take photos.
If you do not see this feature on a Windows laptop then it might be possible that you are using an older version of Windows 11.
To enable this feature on older versions, click on the gear icon in the top left corner and open "Related Settings" to enable the toggle button of "Try out new experimental features." Restart the Camera app to get the barcode icon.
Now place your QR code in front of the camera and it will scan it automatically.
Scan the QR Code Using Google Lens.
You can also use the Google image search feature that is available in the Google Chrome browser to scan a QR Code.
In the Chrome browser, right-click on the QR image you want to scan and click on the "search image with Google" option.
You will see that a Google Lens side is open in our browser itself providing all the details about the QR code. It will show the attached link present inside the QR with a direct link to visit the website.
These are the two methods by which you can scan QR on any Windows laptop. You can also easily generate a QR code for any page in Chrome browser just by right-clicking and then choosing "Create QR Code for this Page".
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