Free Barcode & QR Code Reader - Extract Barcodes from Images, PDFs & Emails

Instantly detect and extract QR codes, barcodes, and other machine-readable codes from documents, images, and email attachments. No software installation required.

All Barcode Types
Instant Extraction
100% Free Tool

Upload Your Document to Extract Barcodes

Upload a PDF, image (JPEG, PNG), or email file (.eml) containing barcodes or QR codes, and we'll extract all machine-readable codes instantly.

Drag and drop your file here or click to select

Supports PDF, JPEG, PNG, and email files

All barcode types supported: QR, Aztec, PDF417, Code 128, and more

Supported Barcode & QR Code Types

Our barcode reader supports all major 1D and 2D barcode formats used worldwide.

QR Code example

QR Code

Most common 2D barcode, used for URLs, payments, and tickets

Aztec example

Aztec

Compact 2D barcode used for transport tickets and boarding passes

PDF417 example

PDF417

High-capacity 2D barcode used for IDs, tickets, and shipping

Code 128 example

Code 128

Versatile 1D barcode for product packaging and logistics

Code 39 example

Code 39

Common 1D barcode for inventory and asset tracking

Code 93 example

Code 93

High-density 1D barcode for compact encoding

EAN-13 / EAN-8 example

EAN-13 / EAN-8

European product barcodes found on retail items

UPC-A / UPC-E example

UPC-A / UPC-E

North American product barcodes for retail

Data Matrix example

Data Matrix

Small 2D barcode for electronics and component marking

DataBar / DataBar Expanded example

DataBar / DataBar Expanded

Compact barcodes for fresh food and small items

ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) example

ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5)

Warehouse and distribution barcode format

Codabar example

Codabar

Used in libraries, blood banks, and logistics

MaxiCode example

MaxiCode

High-speed 2D barcode used by UPS for package sorting

Micro QR Code example

Micro QR Code

Compact version of QR Code for space-constrained applications

How the Barcode Reader Works

Our barcode extraction technology uses advanced image processing to detect and decode all types of barcodes and QR codes from your documents.

1

Upload Document

Upload any PDF, image, or email file containing barcodes. Our system supports all common file formats and sizes up to 10MB.

2

Barcode Detection

Our image processing algorithms scan the document and detect all barcodes and QR codes, regardless of orientation, size, or quality.

3

Instant Results

View all extracted barcodes with their type, page number, and raw data. Copy any barcode with a single click.

Why Use Our Free Barcode Reader?

Key Features

  • Extract barcodes from images, PDFs, and email files
  • Support for 10+ barcode types including QR, Aztec, PDF417
  • Instant extraction with one-click copy
  • Multi-page PDF support - extract from all pages
  • No registration or software download needed

Common Use Cases

  • Extract ticket barcodes from PDF confirmations
  • Read QR codes from screenshots or photos
  • Decode barcodes from email attachments
  • Extract product UPC/EAN codes from images
  • Batch process multiple barcodes from one document

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