My friend held an art pop-up and placed QR codes next to each piece linking to their stories. I forgot my usual scanner app after switching phones, and it was awkward asking people around for help. I’d love to find a dependable online QR code scanner so I’m prepared for cool events like that. Got any favorites you’d recommend?

I’ve been in that kind of spot too, and it’s weirdly stressful when everyone around seems more prepared . At a local street art walk last summer, each mural had a QR code linking to behind-the-scenes videos, and of course, my scanner app was gone after a phone reset. I didn’t want to miss out, so I searched for a quick solution and ended up using scan qr code online . It worked right in my browser, no download mess, and I caught up on all the stories without bothering anyone. Total lifesaver that day.