QR & barcode scanner · Android & Windows

Scan. Connect. Share. Anywhere.

Panther Barcode Reader is a modern QR and barcode scanner for Android and Windows. Scan instantly, organize your results, generate QR codes, and share scans seamlessly between your phone and PC.

Fast scanning Local device sharing Privacy focused
Android phone and Windows PC sharing a scan A QR code scanned on an Android phone is sent over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and the decoded result appears on a connected Windows PC. Sharing also works in the reverse direction. Scan Android Wi-Fi / Bluetooth shares both ways Result received Windows
why it's different

Your phone and PC, working together

Most QR scanners stop at "scan → view result." Panther Barcode Reader keeps both of your devices connected, so a scan can continue where you're actually working.

Instant scanning

Scan QR codes and common barcode formats quickly with your device camera, or from an image you already have.

Android ↔ Windows sharing

Connect your phone and PC over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and send scan results between them — in either direction.

Privacy focused

Scan history stays on your device. Results are shared only with paired devices, and only when you choose.

android ↔ windows

Connect, scan, and share in three steps

01

Connect

Pair your Android phone and Windows PC using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You confirm a short code the first time so only your devices are linked.

02

Scan

Scan any supported QR code or barcode on either device.

03

Share

Send the result instantly to the connected device — phone to PC, or PC to phone.

features

Everything you need to scan smarter

QR & barcode scanning

Scan QR codes and popular barcode formats including EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec.

Scan history

Previous scans are organized automatically so important information is easy to find again.

QR code generator

Create QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, phone, SMS, locations, and calendar events.

Favorites

Save important scan results for quick access later.

Export & share

Copy, share, save, or export any scan result.

History sync

Paired devices can keep their scan history and favorites in sync over your local connection.

how it works

Three simple steps

1

Scan

Point your camera at a QR code or barcode.

2

Understand

Instantly view the decoded result and its type.

3

Share

Copy, save, share, or send it to your connected device.

android

Powerful scanning. Free on Android.

Get Panther Barcode Reader on Android and scan QR codes and barcodes without paying for the app. Everything is included — scanning, history, favorites, the QR generator, and device sharing.

  • Free to download and use
  • QR & barcode scanning
  • Scan history & favorites
  • QR code generator
  • Connect & share with Windows
Panther Barcode Reader for Android: the camera scan screen with QR, EAN, UPC and Code 128 format filters
Scanning on Android
Panther Barcode Reader for Windows: the History view with a scan result panel, search, and category filters
Scan history on Windows
windows

Bring barcode scanning to your PC

A desktop scanner for people who want a larger workspace, organized scan history, a QR generator, and a direct connection to their Android phone. Free to use — a one-time Personal licence removes the 100-most-recent-scans history limit.

  • Free to use, no ads, no time limit
  • Scan history, favorites & QR generation
  • Android connectivity over Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
  • Type scans straight into another app, like a hardware scanner
  • One-time Personal licence for unlimited history — no subscription
pricing

Free on Android. Free to use on Windows.

Android

Free

$0

Free to download and use

  • QR & barcode scanning
  • Scan history & favorites
  • QR code generator
  • Connect & share with Windows
Download for Android No account required
security & privacy

Your scans. Your devices. Your control.

Panther Barcode Reader is built to keep your data with you. Scan history is stored locally on your device, and results move between devices only after you pair them.

  • Scan history stored locally on your device
  • Sharing happens only with paired, authorized devices
  • No cloud account required for local device-to-device sharing
  • You choose when a result is shared
  • Trusted devices can be removed at any time
Android phone and Windows PC sharing a scan A QR code scanned on an Android phone is sent over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and the decoded result appears on a connected Windows PC. Sharing also works in the reverse direction. Scan Android Wi-Fi / Bluetooth shares both ways Result received Windows
screenshots

A look at the apps

Scanning, history, and QR generation across Android and Windows.

Android scan screen with the camera viewfinder and barcode format filters
Scan · Android
Android scan history grouped by type, with search and favorites
History · Android
Android QR code generator with URL, text, Wi-Fi, contact, email and other types
Generate · Android
Android generated QR code preview with download, share and copy actions
QR preview · Android
Panther Barcode Reader for Windows showing the History view with a detailed scan result panel
Scan history and result detail · Windows
faq

Common questions

Is Panther Barcode Reader free?
The Android app is free to download and use. Panther Barcode Reader for Windows is also free to use — a one-time Windows Personal licence removes the 100-most-recent-scans history limit, with a 14-day full trial in the app.
Can Android and Windows share scan results?
Yes. Once paired, compatible devices can share scan results over the same local network or by Bluetooth — in either direction.
Do I need an account?
No account is required for local device-to-device sharing.
Does scanning work without internet?
Scanning itself works without an internet connection. Some actions — like opening a scanned web link, or downloading an app update — use the internet.

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Ready to scan smarter?

Download Panther Barcode Reader and turn your phone and PC into a connected scanning workspace.