You can still scan any QR code image using a free website—and it works on any device, including Windows and Mac. To get started, open the Web QR website on your device and tap the Camera icon.

QR codes are those square barcode-looking things that when scanned by your iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra or any other phone, can send you straight to a particular webpage or to download an app ...

They can be great time-savers, but they're not always obvious in how to use them, particularly if you have an older Android phone. Here's how to scan a QR code with any phone.