Can I scan QR codes from Photos app on iPhone?

Open the image with the QR code, and press and hold on the QR code for a second or 2. There QR code should be identified and a menu should appear with options.

For a QR code with text only, it will show the included text at the top of the menu along with some options. For a QR code with a link to a website, it will offer an option to open with Safari or copy along a few other options.

Here’s a screenshot of an in-progress QR code scan performed from within Photos app on iPadOS 18.4.1:

Tried a different QR scan from a saved image on an iPhone 15 Pro series iOS 18.4.1 within Photos app, and that also worked.

Yeah, it's a little weird. I can use my phone to scan a picture a QR code on my confuter monitor, but I can't scan it directly on my computer-- and same for iPhones and iPads. On my Mac I looked at Quckactions and Services, and it's not there, either. I don't know of an app that would do it.

It seems reasonable, and I think you ought to suggest it to Apple, here:

Feedback - Photos - Apple

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Wow-- cool! I swear I tried this before! But I just pulled down the control center while viewing a scan. Thanks!

Wasn't that what I said? Is my reply not visible?

Phil0124 wrote: Wasn't that what I said? Is my reply not visible?

I thought I was thanking you…

Ahh, no prob. I'm sure Mr.Hoffman appreciates it too. 😜