Why Your QR Scanner App Might Be Spying on You
Most popular QR scanner apps upload your scanned data to remote servers. Here's what they collect and why it matters for your privacy.
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Your browser decodes the QR code locally using jsQR. Nothing is sent to any server.
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Every feature designed with your privacy as the top priority.
All QR code processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images and QR data never leave your device.
Automatically detects URLs, WiFi credentials, vCards, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS, geo coordinates, and plain text content.
Upload multiple images at once and scan them all in a single pass. Perfect for processing a collection of QR codes quickly and efficiently.
Content is automatically categorized so you get the right actions. URLs get an open button, WiFi codes show the password, contacts offer a save option.
Upload a PDF document and PrivyQR will scan every page for QR codes. Great for processing tickets, boarding passes, and documents.
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Most popular QR scanner apps upload your scanned data to remote servers. Here's what they collect and why it matters for your privacy.
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