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How to Use the Barcode Scanner
Scan product barcodes (EAN-13, UPC, Code 128) and QR codes with your camera in supported browsers.
100% free No signup Works in your browser
1. What is the Barcode Scanner?
Scan product barcodes to check prices, build inventory lists or look up books. Point your camera at an EAN-13, UPC, Code 128, Code 39 or QR code; each new code is added to a list you can copy. Uses the browser's built-in barcode detector (Chrome on Android and most Chromebooks).
2. How to use the Barcode Scanner
Here is the whole process, step by step. It takes less than a minute from opening the tool to seeing your result.
- 1Fill in the 🖼️ From image field.
- 2Your result appears on the page.
Press the "📷 Start scanning" button and your result appears on the page.
Everything runs in your browser — your files and text never leave your device.
3. What you can do with it
- Run the tool with the "📷 Start scanning" button when your input is ready.
4. Tips for best results
- Your text never leaves your device — The tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so you can paste private documents without worry. That also means there is no account to create and no file to upload.
- It works on your phone too — Open the tool in any modern browser on Android or iPhone. The layout adjusts to the screen and everything works the same way on a small screen as on a desktop.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Barcode Scanner free?
Yes. The Barcode Scanner on Apex Tool Station is 100% free with no signup and no watermark. Browser tools have no usage limits.
Are my files or data uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files and text never leave your device, which makes it safe for private documents.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool works on any modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux.
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