Decode QR codes & barcodes from any image, and generate QR codes from selected text or hovered links β instantly.
Users
7
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#227K
#190K among extensions
Version
1.2.2
updated 8 May 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:7 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About OverlayQR
OverlayQR is the ultimate QR code and barcode toolkit for Chrome. Decode, generate, and design QR codes without ever leaving your browser.
π DECODE INSTANTLY
β’ Hover over any image containing a QR code or barcode β decoded text appears automatically
β’ Drag & drop or upload images to decode in the sidebar
β’ Paste images directly from your clipboard (Ctrl+V)
β’ Area Snap mode β select any region of a page to decode hidden QR codes (Alt+Shift+S)
β‘ GENERATE & DESIGN QR CODES
β’ Type any text, URL, or content β instant QR code generation
β’ Advanced QR Designer: choose dot styles (rounded, classy, extra-rounded, and more)
β’ Custom foreground & background colors, padding, error correction level (L/M/Q/H)
β’ Add your own logo or icon to the centre of generated QR codes
β’ Download as PNG or SVG
β’ Copy QR image to clipboard with one click
π HOVER & SELECT
β’ Hover any link β see a QR code tooltip instantly (Pro)
β’ Select text on any page β floating QR button appears for quick encoding (Pro)
β’ Right-click context menu: "Encode as QR" / "Decode QR" on any image or text (Pro)
π HISTORY
β’ Every decoded and generated QR code is saved to your local history
β’ Separate tabs for Decoded and Generated items
β’ Thumbnail previews for generated QR codes
β’ Re-edit any generated QR: change colors, padding, and error correction, then re-download
β’ Copy decoded text instantly
π¨ CUSTOMIZATION
β’ Dark & light theme with one-click toggle
β’ Two-tab sidebar layout: QR Detection and QR Generation
β’ Toggle individual features on/off (hover decode, link QR, selection QR)
β’ QR color picker for foreground and background
β’ Error correction level selector (7% to 30% redundancy)
π PRIVACY FIRST
β’ All processing happens locally in your browser β no images are uploaded to any server
β’ QR history is stored locally using chrome.storage
β’ No tracking, no analytics, no third-party data sharing
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FREE features:
β Decode QR codes & barcodes from images
β Generate & design QR codes
β Sidebar QR generator & QR designer
β Area Snap decode mode
β Clipboard paste to decode
β SVG & PNG export
β Dark/light theme
β Local history (view & store)
PRO features ($9 one-time):
β Hover link β QR tooltip
β Text selection β QR button
β Context menu actions
β View & copy full history text
β Re-edit generated QR codes
β Custom QR colors & error correction
β Priority support
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π‘ Perfect for:
β’ Developers testing QR code integrations
β’ Marketers who need to verify QR codes on web pages
β’ Students sharing links quickly across devices
β’ Anyone who encounters QR codes online and needs to read them fast
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