And under ‘Free text’ you can encode any combination of text; for example, you could encode a brief note along with a hyperlink. The remaining three options are for decoding QR codes.

Using CodeTwo QR App. Detect and decode QR codes from an image or webcam. Compatible with: Windows 10 and 11. ... its content will show at the bottom under the QR Code Text section.

Maybe [Luke Skywalker] would enjoy learning to decode QR Codes by hand, too. While it might not be very practical, it would be a good party trick — assuming, like us, you party with nerds.

Use Online QR Code Decoders. For those who prefer not to install apps, online QR code decoders provide a quick alternative. These websites allow you to upload an image of the QR code for decoding.