I have to proof PDFs for print which often contain QR codes, and this makes it so much easier to do than pulling out my phone to shoot a pic of the PDF on the screen. And it shows the exact URL including tracking codes for easy testing.
I tried 3 or 4 apps to read QR codes on a mac and this was the only one that was easy to use and worked. It's easy to click and drag pictures into the scanner and scan QR codes without having to take a screenshot.
If unlimited is the same thing as nothing, then it's perfect, I had hoped for more than 0. The app doesn't work even after paying the toll for unlimited scans... The application is impossible to use, and the "phone" is nowhere to be seen. Showing all windows provides a tantalizing view of the "phone" alas, you can not use it. Clicking on it makes it disappear. Like Sisyphus, you never reach the climax.
I do love a good do-one-thing-well utility, and QR Capture is exactly that. The developer cares about his product, is actively maintaining it, and is open to thoughtful feedback. There's not much more one can ask for!
I had downloaded two other QR apps from the App Store, but neither worked for me to read the QR codes from a textbook with the camera on my MacBook Pro. Then I tried QR Capture and it works awesome.
$4.99 price for unlimited to remove limit of 7, but doesn't let me scan the 7 before paying, so it's pay up before even trying it. And : "Allow the appliication to record the content of your screen & audio, even while using other applications."
This app seems to require an immediate login to Apple's App store, but due to a built-in Apple-designed limitation, Mac virtual machines cannot login to the App store. Catch-22. Sadly, this looked like just the app I was looking for (and would have paid for), but if I can't safely test it, I won't go near it.
After an update, it quits (crashes) on startup. It pops a notice to delete the app and download from appstore again, which I've done, but again, it's the same problem. It was a useful and great app before this issue. (I'm on Monterey 12.7.2, 2015 MBP15)
I uninstalled this right away because it asked for permission to record my screen even when it wasn't running. If that's not a red flag I don't know what is. all this app should need is permission to use the camera.
Annoying and not totally free, others are free and not annoying. You'd probably be better off making an app with a small ad somewhere to make money that way instead of charging people very soon.
Why does this app need permissions to record the computer's screen rather than just the camera? What is their data protection policy? I use my Mac for work. What happens if I have PHI on the screen? Are they HIPAA compliant? Does all data stay in the United States?
Would like to try out the webcam/iSight feature of this app without having to pay, so pass. I just get a black "screen" when I switch the the "front facing camera".
Great features and easy to use but.....It only allow you to scan one time. $4.99 if you want to scan more. Just use your phone or free online services.
Works well for reading QR codes only. A bit slow when processing/converting larger content files from private sources. Works well for social media content. I rated it low because the menu bar is underdeveloped, and doesn’t allow for creating QR codes.
As a cloud/systems engineer, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is crucial to my work. This QR Capture app for macOS is a fantastic tool that delivers exactly what it promises. It emulates an iPhone screen on your Mac, allowing you to capture QR codes effortlessly. Simply place the virtual iPhone over the QR code, click the capture button, and it displays the contents just like on an actual iPhone. For those like me who prefer not to use multiple TOTP apps, this app is a game-changer. It enabled me to extract the secret key from TrueNAS, allowing me to use LastPass for auto login seamlessly. Although I haven’t tested the camera capture feature from my phone or webcam yet, I anticipate it will be equally useful in the future. Overall, I love this app!
If you have a PDF or any on-screen document with dozens of QR codes that you need to scan for any reason (proofing in my case) then this app will make your life SO much easier. Works flawlessly and saves me boatloads of time.
If you have a need for an app like this, dfon't think; just get it. Would have given it six stars if I could! It does whatever you need it to; tons of options and very flexible. I have three monitors [I'm a full time (Audio) Mix Engineer] andthe app gives me no restrictions. Never had an error. Using it on an Mac M1X with 64G/RAM. Even if you are not in the market for one now, get it, becasue you will need it at some point, one day, and don't want to start to first start searching for it at that time. You likley won't find it and will just settle for something like it, a copycat app that will not be solid, like this, and will give you issues. Don't think - just get it!
Downloaded the app from the app store, turned it on, and scanned the QR code I had. Took me right to the site. Exactly what I needed with no issues. Drop dead simple to use. Thanks!
I downloaded this to scan a QR code from an image on my screen. It simply reports "no barcode found". Using the camera on my iPhone, the QR code was scanned as a link to a website.
Still frustrated with the scanning ability of this app
I need to check that numerous qr codes were placed correctly in a PDF. Repeatedly this app comes back with "No barcode message found." I know the QR code images are sufficient resolution because I generated them, and I've tried different sizes of image and using the app in both portrait and horizontal mode. It works on Finder previews of the same codes just fine. This doesn't help me verify that the codes are placed in my document correctly.
You'll get asked for $4.99 for unlimited scans the first time you use it. Doesn't make good use of an IOS Laptop. Couldn't read the LETSCOM QR code for their Super P charger
The most simple & easy QR Reader. Capture QR codes like you would do on a phone. Perfect for computer beginners. Works with iPhone & webcams (EpocCam...) and it natively runs on the new M1 processors. FEATURES - Code Scanner - scans QR codes (screen or camera*), scans other 2D barcodes (screen only) - Drag & Drop on the app icon to scan a QR code / barcode - Scan your clipboard for a QR code / barcode - Full-screen barcode scanning (File-> Full-Screen scan, App Icon-> Full-Screen scan) - Export scanned QR codes / barcodes as CSV text - Automatic copy to clipboard (enabled in preferences ) - Quickly scan a selected area with the keyboard shortcut CMD+1 (also available from the top menu) - Shortcuts support - Double click to open in the corresponding app (Safari, Contacts, Mail, TextEdit, FaceTime...) - Saves all successfully scanned texts in a local database *(7 codes limit that can be removed using in-app) WEBCAM: - use your USB-attached webcam /iPhone or phone camera app (EpocCam) to quickly scan QR codes into your computer. Phone camera significantly improves scanning performance. IMPORTANT NOTICE: - use the button at the bottom of the screen to switch to the iSight camera. - iSight camera has no autofocus feature. It is necessary to place the QR code at the correct distance so it appears sharp. - always ensure that your room is bright to improve scanning results. Use additional light sources in semi-dark / poorly lit rooms. - iPhone as a camera requires macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, and iCloud. iPhone as a camera on macOS Monterey/Catalina/Mojave requires 3rd party iOS app such as EpocCam.
