There are plenty of ways to scan QR codes on a laptop, but you may not realize how easy it is to do with a little help from software or apps.

Here’s how to scan a QR code using Android, iPhone or QR code scanning apps.

Use the built-in camera app on your Android device to scan a quick response (QR) code, or use a code scanner on older models.

How can I scan a QR code on my Android phone? These codes are everywhere (Image via Unsplash/sentidos humanos) Nowadays, manufacturers commonly integrate this feature directly into their OS.

Either way Google Lens will open and let you know what’s in the QR code. Scan a QR code with your webcam Sometimes you have a QR code on a sheet of paper but your phone isn’t handy.