You used to need a third party app to scan QR codes, but now the feature is built right into iOS.

You can scan QR codes and documents on your iPad using the Camera and Notes apps. Here's everything you need to know to scan on an iPad.

You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Scanning QR codes lets you easily access websites, restaurant menus, videos, and more.

Best iPhone QR Code Reader App The free Quick Scan – QR Code Reader is a full-featured app that can read QR codes out in the world and from images in your photo roll.

Some developers would lead you to believe you need to download their app to scan QR codes. Spoiler: Your phone can do that with built-in features.

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

QR codes are easy to use, if you know how to access the information they contain and have an internet connection.