README.md

QR-Code Reader is a barcode scanner application that allows you to scan and decode barcodes directly from your computer screen.
This app is made possible by Windows Snipping Tool, ZXing.Net and AutoHotkey.

This app was created just for fun and serves my specific personal purpose, so it wont get a huge ton of updates or additional features. But fell free to report any Issues you come across.

Features

• Scan barcodes directly from your computer screen with the familiar interface of Windows Snipping Tool.
  

  For a full list of supported formats, see the ZXing.Net Documentation

• Copy the content of barcodes to the clipboard and display a notification.
  

• Directly open weblinks in your default browser via a notification.
  

• Directly connect to WiFi-Networks via a notification.

  For this feature to work, you need Windows 11 Version 24H2 or later (currently only available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel)

System Requirements

• Windows 10 Version 2004 (20H1) or later

  Check your Version under Settings > System > About ^*

• Windows Snipping Tool must be installed

  (Optional) Turn off the notifications for Snipping Tool under Settings > System > Notifications ^* to immediately receive only the notification from QR-Code Reader.

Installation

• You can install QR-Code Reader from the following sources:
  

  Github

  • Download the .msi package for your architecture under Releases
    

  Winget

  • Run the following command in a Command Line, PowerShell or Terminal window

    winget install OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader
    

  Chocolatey

  • Use the following command

    choco install qr-codereader
    

Usage

• Open QR-Code Reader from:

  • The start menu
  • The key combination Win + Alt + Q
  • A click on the system tray icon

• Select an area, window or the whole screen via Windows Snipping Tool.

• The content of the barcode is copied to the clipboard and displayed in a notification.

  For some QR codes the notification will display a custom action like "Follow Link" or "Connect" (see Screenshot Collection)

Screenshots

 Show Screenshot Collection

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