How to scan a QR Code on social media
Yes, it's possible. Here's a quick guide on how to scan QR Codes on Social media from one device.
If you're baffled by seeing a QR Code posted on your feed, you're not alone. Most people wonder how they're supposed to scan a QR Code that they're viewing on the same device?
It doesn't seem practical because it's not.
Technically, you can't scan a code directly from platforms like Facebook, TikTok or Instagram on the same device, but there is a workaround.
A personal trainer may add a QR Code to an Instagram story about a new workout routine. A restaurant may add a discount code for a meal, or you may be curious about a code that you've seen in video footage. As long it's visible, you can scan it. Here's how:
How to scan a social media QR Code on iPhone (iOS)
Take a screenshot of the QR Code displayed on your screen.
Open the photos app and find the image.
Tap and hold the QR Code in the image.
iOS will detect the code and display a link preview at the top.
Tap on the link to view the information stored on the QR Code.
How to scan a social QR Code on Android
Take a screenshot of the QR Code.
Open the Google Photos app and select the screenshot.
Tap on the lens icon at the bottom of the screen.
Google Lens will automatically detect the QR Code and extract the link.
Tap on the link to open.
If you don’t have Google Lens enabled, install the Google Lens app separately or use another QR scanner from the Play Store. Just ensure that you can scan from saved images.