Why is the barcode still blurry?
Move it away a little, improve the lighting, clean the camera glass, and hold both the barcode and device still.
Barcode Scanner Camera
Start the camera and hold the complete barcode steady inside the frame at a distance where it looks sharp.
Camera is ready to start.
Live camera scanner
Camera permission status unavailable
Ready to scan?
Start the camera and place the complete barcode inside the frame.
Camera permission status unavailable
The scanner pauses after a successful read so you can review the result.
Camera not working? Scan an imageHow to scan with your camera
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Allow camera access
Press Start camera and respond to the browser permission prompt.
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Find a sharp distance
Move the barcode slowly until the lines or modules are clear. Moving too close can put it outside the camera's focus range.
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Keep the full code visible
Include the blank area around the code and avoid cutting off its edges.
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Hold still
Pause movement briefly while the camera settles and the scanner checks the frame.
Camera scanner questions
Why will the camera not start?
Confirm the page uses HTTPS, allow Camera in the site controls, and close other apps using the camera.
Can a laptop webcam scan barcodes?
Usually, when the barcode is large, sharp, and well lit. Phone rear cameras often work better for small labels.
Which formats are supported?
The decoder currently includes 16 configured barcode formats. Actual results depend on image quality and browser camera access.