QR-Code Reader is a QR code scanner application that allows you to scan and decode QR codes directly from your computer screen.
This app is made possible by Windows Snipping Tool, the ZXing.
Net library and AutoHotkey.
Publisher’s description
What is QR-Code Reader?
QR-Code Reader is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from Otto Zumkeller. It is written in AutoHotkey.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.2, released on February 23, 2024. 6 versions are listed since September 25, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 695 times. The source code on GitHub (ottozumkeller/QR-Code-Reader) has 52 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “QR-Code Reader with integrated keyboard-shortcut, tray icon and notification using Windows Snipping Tool, the ZXing.Net library and AutoHotkey”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: QR-Code Reader is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QR-Code Reader safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
30F0C649A760E2E09047AC5B0407813D7BF67A5F46A3177CB81A01B334DE5F23· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | February 23, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.1 | February 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.1.0 | December 29, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.2 | November 1, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.0.1 | October 5, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | September 25, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -echoco install qr-codereader -ymsiexec /i QR-Code-Reader-1.1.2-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {691C4204-0C75-4AF3-9F12-E8A2DC8AA66D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Otto Zumkeller
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT Licence
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ottozumkeller/QR-Code-Reader
- Written in
- AutoHotkey
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- February 23, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 25, 2023
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 695
- GitHub stars
- 52
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader
- Chocolatey package
- qr-codereader
- MSI product code
- {691C4204-0C75-4AF3-9F12-E8A2DC8AA66D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QR-Code Reader free?
Yes. QR-Code Reader is open-source software under the MIT Licence licence.
Is QR-Code Reader safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install QR-Code Reader with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can QR-Code Reader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does QR-Code Reader support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does QR-Code Reader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of QR-Code Reader?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 25, 2023.
What are alternatives to QR-Code Reader?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
