The switch to digital for everything from tickets to menus has been accelerated, and QR codes are a simple and convenient option for creating shortcuts to everything from phone apps to website links.

QR codes are a great way to relay a lot of information in a small space and your Android phone has multiple ways to read them. Here's how to do it.

Scanning QR codes can be done directly through the camera app on iPhones and Android phones. iPhones also have a built-in Code Scanner function in Control Center for scanning QR codes. Google Lens ...

How to Use It: Take a Screenshot: First, capture a screenshot of the QR code on your phone. Open Google Photos or the Google App: Locate the screenshot in your gallery.

Can you scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo? Yep, you can.

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.

Use the built-in camera app on your Android device to scan a quick response (QR) code, or use a code scanner on older models.