Picture Perfect: Mastering the Art of Scanning QR Codes from Your Gallery
As QR Codes continue to dominate the world of marketing and communication, savvy marketers like ourselves are eager to incorporate them into every aspect of our campaigns, including our websites. However, one challenge we face is how users can scan these QR Codes on the very same mobile devices they are browsing on. But fear not! This limitation is now a thing of the past. It's not just websites that pose this challenge – even in places like restaurants, subways, and airports, we may want users to capture a QR Code image for later use. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive re-orders, offer coupons for future purchases, or provide updated information. Enabling users to leverage QR Codes on their mobile devices is a breeze with a simple 2-step process:
- Prompt users to take a screenshot of the mobile landing page.
- Scan the QR Code from the picture in their smartphone gallery (or Google Photos).
The good news is that both iOS and Android devices now offer built-in functionality to scan QR Codes from photos, eliminating the need for external apps. Let's explore how to do it on each platform:
Scanning QR Codes from a photo on iOS devices:
- Open the picture or screenshot in your phone's gallery.
- Look for the live text detection feature, usually located in the bottom right corner.
- Click on the QR Code within the image and follow the prompt provided.
Scanning QR Codes from a photo on Android devices:
- Open your camera and switch to Google Assistant mode.
- Select the desired picture from your gallery.
- The QR Code will be automatically scanned, and you can then follow the prompt given.
With these convenient and user-friendly methods, incorporating QR Codes into our mobile experiences has never been easier. So go ahead and embrace the power of QR Codes to enhance your marketing efforts and engage your audience with just a few simple steps.