winget install --id=OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -e
QR-Code Reader is a QR code scanner application that allows you to scan and decode QR codes directly from your computer screen. This app is made possible by Windows Snipping Tool, the ZXing. Net library and AutoHotkey.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Run the following command in a Command Line, PowerShell or Terminal window
winget install OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader
Use the following command
choco install qr-codereader
Open QR-Code Reader from:
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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