A desktop QR code scanner
for Windows.

Scan a QR code already on your PC from the screen, clipboard, an image, or a PDF. You can also use a webcam or batch-scan a folder. Decoding runs locally in Rust, so your scans stay on your machine.

Open pre-release preview

Pre-release preview access is open while payments are being finalised.

Scan from anywhere. Decode locally.

Live webcam, uploaded images and PDFs, clipboard, full-screen capture, or a region snip across all monitors. Batch-scan folders too.

Webcam & screen capture

Scan from a camera, your whole screen, or pick a region across monitors.

Files, PDFs & folders

Drop in images or PDFs. Each page scanned. Batch entire folders.

Typed results

Classifies URLs, Wi‑Fi, vCards, crypto, email, SMS, geo, and plain text.

Link safety preview

See a preview before opening URLs. Optional offline mode skips network lookups.

Local SQLite history

Every scan recorded on your machine. Nothing sent to the cloud.

One job, done well

Not a barcode suite or document scanner. QR codes only. That’s the point.

Scan QR codes already on your PC.

MadeBasic Scan is built for the awkward moment when a QR code is on the Windows computer you are already using.

How do I scan a QR code from my screen?

Capture the full screen or select a region across one or more monitors. MadeBasic Scan reads the code from the capture without needing a phone.

Can it read QR codes from images and PDFs?

Yes. Open an image or PDF, paste an image from the clipboard, or choose a folder for batch scanning. Every PDF page is checked.

Are QR codes uploaded anywhere?

No. QR decoding and scan history stay local. Link previews can use the network, but offline privacy mode disables those lookups.

Offline and private, on your desktop.

Decoding runs locally with the rqrr library in Rust. No cloud service, no phone required.

Paid purchases are not available yet. Purchase, refund, cancellation, tax, and payment terms will be published before paid sales are enabled.

Local decoding in Rust. Scans never leave your machine
Scan history stored in a local SQLite database
Clipboard paste, batch folder scanning, and multi-monitor capture
Structured handling of URLs, Wi‑Fi credentials, contacts, and more
Settings for sound on scan, always-on-top, and autostart
One-time purchase. Product key activates the desktop app
Windows support, with more platforms coming

Ready to read QR codes on desktop?

A desktop QR reader for reading and acting on QR content, without reaching for your phone.