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QR Code (Generator and Reader) Chrome extension

QR Code (Generator and Reader) lets you turn the page you're on, a link, or highlighted text into a scannable QR code, and also decode QR codes already embedded in images. It's best for people who regularly need to share links or text as a quick scannable code. The catch: it's a single-purpose tool with no extra features beyond generating and reading codes.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • generates a QR code from the current page in one click
  • can create codes from selected text or links
  • reads and decodes QR codes found in images
  • simple, no-account toolbar tool

Cons

  • no options for custom colors, logos, or code styling
  • limited to one code at a time, not built for bulk generation

Best for

  • generating a QR code for the current page's URL
  • turning a selected link or text into a QR code
  • decoding QR codes found inside images
  • quickly sharing a page or link to a phone

Skip it if

  • users who need QR codes with custom branding or logos
  • bulk QR code generation for many links at once

Key features

  • generate a QR code from the current page's URL
  • create a QR code from a selected link or text
  • decode QR codes embedded in images on a page
  • toolbar access for quick generation

What QR Code (Generator and Reader) does

This extension creates a scannable QR code from whatever you're looking at: the current page's URL, a link you right-click, or text you've highlighted. It also works the other way, decoding QR codes that already appear inside images on a page, so you can read the link or text they contain without a phone.

Is QR Code (Generator and Reader) safe?

The extension needs access to the page content and any selected text or links to build a QR code from them, and it reads image data on the page to decode existing codes. It doesn't require an account, and its function is limited to generating and reading codes locally.

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QR Code (Generator and Reader): FAQs

Is QR Code (Generator and Reader) free?

Yes, it's free to install and use from the Chrome Web Store.

Is QR Code (Generator and Reader) safe to use?

It only needs access to page content, selected text, and images to generate or decode codes; it doesn't require an account.

How do I use QR Code (Generator and Reader)?

Install it, then click the toolbar icon to turn the current page into a QR code, or right-click a link, text, or image for more options.

Can I generate a QR code from selected text?

Yes, highlight the text, right-click, and choose the extension's option to generate a code from that selection.

Can this extension read QR codes in images?

Yes, right-click an image containing a QR code on any page to decode and read its contents.

What are alternatives to QR Code (Generator and Reader)?

Other browser-based QR generator extensions, or standalone online QR code generator websites, offer similar functionality.

Can I save the generated QR code as an image?

Yes, the generated code appears as an image you can typically save or copy directly from the popup.

Does QR Code work on every website?

Yes, it can generate a code from the URL or content of any page you're currently viewing.

Can I customize the look of the QR code?

No, this extension focuses on quick generation and reading rather than custom styling or branding options.

Why won't the extension decode a QR code in an image?

Very low-resolution or heavily compressed images can be hard to decode; try a larger or clearer version of the image.