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PHOTO SCANNING · FREE

How to scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo

Read a saved image or shared picture, including photos containing several supported codes.

By Truetech Solutions · Updated 9 November 2026
ON THIS PAGEChoose an imageChoose between multiple resultsImprove a difficult imageUnderstand saving and privacy

Choose an image

On Scan, choose Photo or the gallery control inside the camera. Select a screenshot or saved picture through the Android picker. You can also share an image into MintScan from another app. Photo scanning does not require camera permission.

Choose between multiple results

MintScan can detect multiple supported codes in one image and lets you choose a result. This is included in Free; it does not require Pro batch camera scanning. Review the chosen content before opening, copying or sharing it.

Improve a difficult image

Use the original screenshot rather than a heavily compressed copy. Keep the code and surrounding clear margin in the image. If a photo is blurred, cropped or overexposed, take a clearer picture. Detection is not guaranteed for damaged or unsupported formats.

Understand saving and privacy

Optional scan history stays on your device. Automatic Wi-Fi/contact history is off by default; explicitly saving sensitive information is your choice. Selected images and code contents are excluded from app analytics. Usage events and diagnostics are still reported as described in the Privacy Policy.

MintScan is in internal Android testing. Core scanning and standard creation are Free; advanced tools require a one-time lifetime Pro purchase. Your local Google Play price appears in the app. Compare Free and Pro.

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  • How to scan QR codes and barcodes on Android
  • How to create a Wi-Fi QR code on Android
  • How to create a barcode on Android
  • How to batch-scan codes and export CSV
  • How to organise and back up your MintScan library

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