How to scan a QR code on an iPad
An iPad scans QR codes the same way an iPhone does — through the Camera — and a dedicated app adds history, barcode support, and scanning from saved images.
With the Camera app
- Open the Camera app on your iPad.
- Point the rear camera at the QR code and hold steady.
- Tap the notification that appears to open the link or content.
With Scan QR Code Master
Open the app and point the camera at the code — it reads automatically, keeps the result in History, and also scans product barcodes and codes inside saved photos.
FAQ
- Can an iPad scan QR codes from its own screen?
- Not with the camera. Screenshot the code and scan the screenshot from your photo library with Scan QR Code Master, or use the built-in image detection in the Photos app.
Scan and create QR codes in a tap
Scan QR Code Master is a free, ad-free QR and barcode scanner and generator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — with history and one-tap sharing.
Download on the App Store