title: “How To Scan A Barcode On An Iphone” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-27” author: “Velda Cooper”
How Do You Scan a Barcode?
To scan a barcode on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to first download a barcode scanner iOS app. There are many iPhone barcode apps available for download from the Apple App Store but, for this example, we’ll use QR Code Reader - Barcode Maker. This app is easy to use, supports all major barcode formats, and is free. This app can also be used to make your own barcodes.
Open the QR Code Reader - Barcode Maker app on your iPhone and tap the large circular barcode icon in the center of the screen. The app will ask for permission to use your iPhone’s camera. Tap OK. The app will only ask for permission the first time you use it. Position the barcode you want to scan in view of the camera. Your iPhone should scan the barcode automatically and display its data. This could be a series of numbers, some text, or maybe even a website address. To view more information about the barcode’s data, tap the Search icon.
How Do I Scan a Barcode on My iPhone for Free?
While there are many paid iPhone apps for scanning barcodes, there’s also a large number of apps that are either completely free or offer some in-app purchases for additional functionality.
The QR Code Reader app used in the above instructions is a good free option for general barcode scanning. Other popular iPhone apps which feature free barcode scanning functionality include ShopSavvy for shopping deals, Fitbit for logging food and drinks, and Good Reads for tracking physical books your own or have read.
How Do I Scan a QR Code on My iPhone?
You don’t need to download any additional apps to scan a QR code on your iPhone or iPad as the native iOS Camera app has this functionality built-in. To use your iPhone to scan a QR code, all you need to do is open the Camera app and aim your device at the code.
How Do I Scan With My iPhone?
In addition to scanning barcodes, your iPhone can also be used to scan documents. The easiest way to scan a document with your iPhone is to use the Notes app though there are also a variety of third-party iOS scanner apps which provide a number of additional features such as faxing and advanced image and text editing.
