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Barcode Scanner / QR Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: PowerTools

License: Free

Rating: 3,6/5 - 1.083 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.1.6
Size	1006.2 KB
Release Date	October 15, 14
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents. [see more (13)]
Description from Developer: The Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader reads barcodes and QR codes. This free app is simple, fast and can read nearly all Barcodes and QR Codes. One of the hightlights is, that a... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Barcode Scanner / QR Reader and install on Windows PC. Barcode Scanner / QR Reader is free Tools app, developed by PowerTools. Latest version of Barcode Scanner / QR Reader is 1.1.6, was released on 2014-10-15 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Barcode Scanner / QR Reader is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,083 users, 558 users had rated it 5*, 244 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Barcode Scanner / QR Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Barcode Scanner / QR Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Barcode Scanner / QR Reader on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Barcode Scanner / QR Reader using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Barcode Scanner / QR Reader" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Barcode Scanner / QR Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Barcode Scanner / QR Reader" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.6.

Download Barcode Scanner / QR Reader 1.1.6 on Windows PC – 1006.2 KB

The Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader reads barcodes and QR codes.
This free app is simple, fast and can read nearly all Barcodes and QR Codes.

One of the hightlights is, that also special characters are supported (often used in calendar events or contact cards)

The following Barcodes and QR Codes are supported by the Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader:

UPC
EAN
CODE
ITF
Data matrix
QR Code:
- VCard (vcf)
- VEvent (ical)
- MECARD
- Email address
- Phone number
- SMS
- Text
- Url
- WiFi Network
- Geo Location

Notes:
- Your device must have a camera to be able to scan a Barcode or to read a QR Code.
- To read a QR Code or to scan a Barcode your device should have autofocus.
- If you read a QR Code which will redirect to a webpage, your device must have internet connectivity. If you use the free Barcode Scanner an QR Code Reader to scan a Barcode of a product, internet connectivity should be activated as well. The application will try to find the relevant product information on the web.
- QR Code means Quick Response Code and is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.
- This free Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader is based on the open source ZXing Barcode and QR Code Library.

Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
Allows an application to write the user's calendar data.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to access extra location provider commands.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.