# Barcode to PC: Wi-Fi scanner

> Turn your smartphone into a real barcode scanner

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.barcodetopc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.barcodetopc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.barcodetopc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BarcodeByte
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 762,248
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (5,352 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-30
- **First published:** 2016-11-23
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barcodetopc)
- **Website:** [https://barcodetopc.com/](https://barcodetopc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://static.barcodetopc.com/privacy-policy-in-app-v5.html](https://static.barcodetopc.com/privacy-policy-in-app-v5.html)

## Description

**Barcode to PC: Wi-Fi Scanner** transforms your smartphone into a versatile barcode scanner that connects seamlessly with your computer via Wi-Fi. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, it offers real-time keyboard emulation, sending scanned data directly to your PC without the need for copy-paste.

This extension also supports various barcode formats, including QR codes, and features CSV file creation and export for efficient data management. Simply connect your smartphone and PC to the same network, and Barcode to PC will pair automatically, boosting productivity in retail, inventory, and data collection tasks.

Download server and support information are available at [barcodetopc.com](https://barcodetopc.com/).

## Rankings

- #79,860 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.barcodetopc.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The app is easy to use, stable, and time-saving with useful bulk-scanning and broad PC/Wi‑Fi compatibility. Positive reviews emphasize reliability and value, especially for Meridian ePOS. However, recurring concerns include high or subscription-based pricing, occasional data transfer/QR scanning issues, and nuisance prompts when handling multiple barcodes. Some users want Excel/Tally integrations and clarification on free vs paid access. Overall, solid utility spoiled by cost and occasional reliability problems.

### Pros

- Works well and saves time
- Easy to use with stable connection
- Bulk scan feature and ability to resend codes without rescanning
- Broad compatibility (PC via Wi-Fi, Meridian ePOS)
- Generally reliable and useful

### Cons

- Expensive pricing; subscription model and paywall prompts
- Reliability issues: sometimes data fails to send to PC; some QR codes do not scan
- Annoying prompts when selecting multiple barcodes
- Unclear pricing/free vs paid access; some users cannot purchase
- Requests for integrations with Excel or Tally ERP 9 (feature gap)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.barcodetopc)