How do I Scan QR Codes, Text & Documents on the Galaxy S26?

Last Update date : Mar 25. 2026

Learn how to quickly scan QR Codes, documents, and text directly from the camera app on your Galaxy S26. This guide shows you how to enable these smart features and use them to capture information instantly without needing extra apps. Ideal for saving time when scanning links, digitising documents or extracting text on the go.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary. 

1 Open the Camera app
Open Camera app
2 Tap on the Menu button
Tap on Menu
3 Tap on Settings
Tap on Camera Settings
4 Select Scanning
Select Scanning
5 Toggle on Document scan, Scan Text & Scan QR Codes
Toggle on settings
6 Once enabled you will be able to scan documents, QR Codes and text directly from the Camera app
Scanning Document, QR Code and Text from camera app

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