Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly, privately, and without unnecessary distractions.

Minimal QR is a clean QR code scanner and barcode reader designed for users who value privacy. Scans are processed directly on your device, with no accounts, no advertising, and no analytics tracking.

SCAN QR CODES AND BARCODES

Use the live camera scanner to detect QR codes and common barcode formats. The clear scanning overlay and optional flashlight make scanning simple in different lighting conditions.

SMART RESULTS

Minimal QR recognizes different types of content and provides relevant actions for:

• Website URLs
• Wi-Fi networks
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• SMS messages
• Geographic locations
• Contact cards
• App store links
• Product barcodes
• Plain text

REVEAL DESTINATION

Check where shortened links lead before opening them. Reveal Destination follows redirects and displays the final destination, helping you make a more informed decision.

LOCAL SECURITY WARNINGS

Minimal QR can warn you about potentially suspicious characteristics, including:

• Unencrypted HTTP links
• Direct IP addresses
• Shortened URLs
• Unusual Unicode characters
• Other potentially misleading link patterns

These checks are performed locally and are informational only.

PRIVACY BY DESIGN

• No ads
• No analytics or tracking SDKs
• No user accounts
• No proprietary backend
• Camera scans are processed on-device
• Internet access is used only when you choose Reveal Destination and for Google Play purchases

OPTIONAL PRO UPGRADE

Unlock additional tools with a single, non-recurring purchase:

• Save and manage local scan history
• Export scan history
• Generate QR codes for text, URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, and SMS
• Customize generated QR codes with colors and a logo

Your history remains stored locally on your device.

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Minimal QR provides the essential QR scanner and barcode reader features without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or invasive tracking.