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Why a QR Code Will Not Scan

Failures usually come from blur, glare, cropping, low contrast or inversion. Crop the full code with its quiet zone, brighten/avoid glare, hold the camera steady, and try inverting a reversed code.

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Crop to the code plus quiet zone; do not cut corners.

Raise contrast/resolution.

10-30 cm away, hold steady for 1-2 seconds.

Avoid glare/shadows; clean the lens.

FAQ

Can inverted codes scan?

This tool tries both polarities; if it still fails, invert the image.

Can it scan a code on screen?

Yes; raise screen brightness and avoid moiré.

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