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I am looking for a open source JavaScript library that can scan large QR codes, preferably via the WebRTC API (so that I don't need Flash, etc.). My target platform is laptop browser (something modern; support for old/IE is a bonus) with a webcam. I haven't been able to get the 800-ish byte QR code that I have to scan properly with html5-qrcode, and every open source library I've seen is based on one of these:

I know what my html5-qrcode setup is working, because I've been able to scan smaller QR codes with it with a minimum of having to fiddle around with lining it up with the camera, etc.

I know that the QR code is valid, because I've been able to scan it with these non-free/open scanners, again with little fiddling:

I'm looking for answers of the form:

  • Pointers to other libraries that fit the criteria
  • Tweaks to html5-qrcode that make it Just Work
  • Evidence that the libraries used by the above sites are actually suitable for my needs (the www.the-qrcode-generator.com one is pretty nice and I'd use it if I could; the $11 isn't a blocker for the www.themedone.com, but the FAQ didn't really say if I could include the project in an OSS project)

Thanks for any help.

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I use zxing scanner compiled by gwt into javascript: https://github.com/jbialobr/JsQRScanner

I was able to scan a 1000+ bytes QR code both on mobile and Windows using Chrome web browser (some browsers don't turn on webcam autofocus on mobile).

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