Explore Tools

Location QR Code Generator

Create a scan-to-navigate QR code that opens Maps right at your pin — no address typing needed.

Tip: open the location in Google Maps, right-click the pin, and copy the latitude/longitude shown there.

Fill in the details above to generate your QR code.

Colors & Style
#111827
#111827
#111827
#ffffff
Logo
Error Correction

Higher levels keep the QR code scannable even if it's partly damaged or covered by a logo — but the code looks slightly denser.

Frame

What Is a Location QR Code?

A location QR code encodes map coordinates so that scanning it opens the phone's default maps app with the pin already dropped — ready to start navigation with one more tap. It is far more precise than a written address, especially for venues that are hard to describe, don't have a clear formal address, or are easy to confuse with a similar-sounding nearby location.

How to Use This Generator

  1. 1Find the coordinatesGet the latitude and longitude from Google Maps (right-click the pin and copy them).
  2. 2Enter them herePaste the latitude and longitude, and optionally name the place.
  3. 3Customize the designStyle the QR code with your own colors and shapes.
  4. 4Download and sharePrint it on invitations, signage, or delivery instructions.

Why Coordinates Beat a Written Address

  1. 1A written address can be ambiguousTwo buildings on the same street, a venue with no clear street-facing entrance, a rural location with no formal address at all — coordinates pinpoint an exact spot on the map with no room for a wrong turn.
  2. 2Navigation starts one tap soonerTyping or even speaking an address into a maps app still takes a few seconds and occasional autocomplete confusion — a scanned location code drops the pin and offers "Start Navigation" immediately.
  3. 3It works even when the place has no formal addressA specific spot in a large park, a meeting point at a festival, a delivery drop-off behind a building — none of these have a typeable street address, but all have exact coordinates a location QR code can encode.

Common Ways to Use a Location QR Code

  • Wedding or event invitations — guests scan to get directions to the venue.
  • Business cards — send customers straight to your storefront or office.
  • Delivery instructions — mark the exact drop-off point for couriers.
  • Real estate listings — link a printed flyer to the property's exact location.
  • Trail markers or outdoor signage — help visitors navigate to specific spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when someone scans a location QR code?

Their phone opens the default maps app with the pin already dropped at the coordinates you set — they can start navigation right away.

How do I find the latitude and longitude of a place?

Open the location in Google Maps, right-click (or long-press on mobile) the exact spot, and the coordinates will appear — tap to copy them.

Does this work with both Google Maps and Apple Maps?

Yes. The geo: format used here is a standard recognized by both, so the scanner's phone opens whichever maps app is set as their default.

Is my location data stored anywhere?

No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser — the coordinates you enter are never sent to or stored on our servers.

Why use coordinates instead of just printing the address as text?

A printed address still requires someone to type or search it manually, and ambiguous or hard-to-find addresses can lead to a wrong turn. Coordinates encoded in a QR code drop the exact pin instantly, with zero typing and zero ambiguity.

Can I add a label, like a venue name, to the pin?

Yes — the optional place name field labels the dropped pin, so it shows up as more than just raw coordinates once the maps app opens.