How to Copy a QR Code on PC or Mac

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Easily save an image of your QR code with this handy guide

Co-authored by Nicole Levine, MFA Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: April 1, 2024 Fact Checked

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This wikiHow guide teaches you how to take a screenshot of a QR code, and save it to your computer as an image file. Once you save a screenshot, you can copy the image file and paste your QR code anywhere.

Copying a QR Code Quickly

You can copy a QR code by capturing a screenshot. On a PC, press Windows key + Shift + S, then draw a box around the QR code to copy it. On a Mac, press Shift + Command + 4, and draw a box around the code to save it to your desktop.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

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   Open the QR code you want to save. You can screenshot and save a QR code from the web or another file on your computer.
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   Press ⊞ Win+⇧ Shift+S on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key + Shift + S opens the built-in screenshotting tool.
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   Draw a box around the QR code to trim it. The keyboard shortcut opens the Snipping Tool to the Rectangular Selection tool. Click and drag the mouse to draw a box around the QR code—when you lift your finger from the mouse, the screenshot will be captured and copied to your clipboard.
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   Paste the copied QR code. You can now paste the QR code into any document, email message, or app by right-clicking a typing area and selecting Paste.
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Method 2

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Using a Mac

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   Open the QR code you want to save. You can screenshot and save a QR code from the web or another file on your computer.
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   Press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+4 on your keyboard. This keyboard combination will allow you to select an area on your screen and save a screenshot of the selected area to your desktop.
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   Click and drag the cursor to outline the QR code. This will instantly take a screenshot of the selected area and save it to your desktop as an image file.

   • If you want to copy the image file from your desktop, Ctrl + click the file, then select Copy.
   • You can now paste the copied QR code anywhere, such as into an email or document.
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