If you have an Android phone — like a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, or basically any non-Apple smartphone — we also have an article for how to scan a QR code on Android.

There are three different ways to scan QR codes on your iPhone, each with its own advantages. Here's how to use them and why you might want to pick one over the others.

How to scan a QR code on an Android phone As QR codes have become more common, more manufacturers have built QR scanners directly into the default camera app.

They make life easier by letting you access links, download files, or make payments with just a quick scan. But what if the QR code you need to scan is on your phone itself?

Snapchat – Snapchat lets users scan Snapcodes, a type of QR code unique to the platform, to add friends quickly. Twitter – Twitter's QR codes make it easy to search, and then follow other users.

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.

What is a QR code? By now you probably know when you scan the code using your smartphone, it brings up a link to a specific website. Then, you can just tap that link to go to that online page.