# Can I use a qr scanner with my laptop to scan qr codes on software **URL:** \ **Category:** Windows\ **Tags:** question\ **Created:** [April 26, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/can-i-use-a-qr-scanner-with-my-laptop-to-scan-qr-codes-on-software/19937 "2026-04-26T21:05:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sunny42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/can-i-use-a-qr-scanner-with-my-laptop-to-scan-qr-codes-on-software/19937/1 "2026-04-26T21:05:20Z")
HI how are things going on this fine day. I was wanting someone to help me figure out how I can use a windows laptop to see if I can scan a qr code on a an piece of software like whats app or signal. I do not have an iphone or any software on my laptop to scan a qr code on some software that I have on main screen on my laptop right now. I do not have a windows phone either. and I only have internet access on my laptop. Are their any free software that might do the following in the Microsoftapp store. I have a dell laptop with a built in camera i am using an Inspiron 7706 2N1 Windows 11 home edition 64 bit operating system Thanks ---
**Author:** ![big\_D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/big_d/32/1023_2.png) [@big\_D](https://www.twit.community/u/big_D)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/can-i-use-a-qr-scanner-with-my-laptop-to-scan-qr-codes-on-software/19937/2 "2026-04-27T07:39:08Z")
Usually, if a code is displayed, there is an option for “I can’t scan the code” or similar (E.g. setting up a One Time Password on most websites) and the app will show you the text version of the code. ---
**Author:** ![knewman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/knewman/32/1153_2.png) [@knewman](https://www.twit.community/u/knewman)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/can-i-use-a-qr-scanner-with-my-laptop-to-scan-qr-codes-on-software/19937/3 "2026-04-27T20:50:51Z")
I know the major password vault products will grab a QR code from your screen when doing stuff like setting up MFA. If your scenario is beyond that I think you’ll need an application that will read a QR code from an image file. I did a search on the Microsoft app store and found this one - [QR Code Scanner - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nzfk4dcxmz4?ocid=webpdpshare). I haven’t used Windows in a while so I can’t speak to its quality. > [@Sunny42](#): > > I do not have a windows phone either I don’t think _anyone_ has a Windows phone 😅