QR Snapper
Capture QR Codes
QR Snapper - Convenient QR Code Capturing Extension
"QR Snapper" is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily capture QR codes using their desktop's Web Cam or the cameras available on their mobile devices. It is designed to operate irrespective of internet connectivity, making it reliable and accessible for all users. For developers interested in its functioning, it uses GetUserMedia for camera access, getSources to understand available device cameras, ServiceWorker for offline utility, and a Manifest for home screen addition on mobile devices. With a material-inspired design, QR Snapper is visually pleasing across various platforms.
Extension stats
Rating: 4.50 
(4)
Creation date: 2015-02-26
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 63.31K
URLs: Website
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Extension summary
Capture QR codes on desktop using your Web Cam or on Mobile using any of your available cameras.
This app installs and will work offline irrespective.
For the developers out there who are interested how this works:
- GetUserMedia for Camera Access
- getSources for understanding what cameras you have on the device
- ServiceWorker to make sure it works offline
- Manifest so you can add to home screen on your mobile device
- Material inspired design, so it looks pretty good everywhere
- Web Starter Kit for template and elements.
User reviews
Works great, I did not see an easy way to switch to my external USB cam though, so had to fumble a bit to get the QR code read using my Chromebooks poopy internal cam.. still worked though, seamless except for that. Thanks!
by 
Stacey Anderson (Kharma Scribbles), 2019-04-25
Stacey Anderson (Kharma Scribbles), 2019-04-25Seems to work well.
by 
Kathleen Hanke, 2015-05-09
Kathleen Hanke, 2015-05-09Probably the best QR Code Capturing tool on the web.
by 
Paul Kinlan, 2015-02-26
Paul Kinlan, 2015-02-26Extension safety
Risk impact
QR Snapper does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
QR Snapper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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