Create a Location QR Code
Create a QR code that opens a specific map location when scanned. Ideal for directing people to your business, event, or meeting point.
Common Uses
How to Use
Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates of your location. You can find these on Google Maps by right-clicking a spot and copying the coordinates.
geo: coordinates or a maps link?
There are two ways to encode a place. A geo: URI with latitude and longitude opens the phone's own maps app, which is fast and works without a data connection — but support varies between devices.
A maps URL is more compatible: it opens Google Maps, Apple Maps or whatever the phone has set as default, handles directions and shows your place name. For public signage, the maps link is almost always the safer choice.
Where location codes belong
- Event invitations — guests navigate to the venue without ringing you.
- Car parks and entrances — sends people to the right gate, not the postcode centre.
- Delivery notes and invoices — drivers get the actual loading bay.
- Trailheads, gates and rural sites — where postcodes are useless.
Privacy
Your data is processed to generate the QR code and is not stored permanently on our servers. Static QR codes are generated in real time and the content is not retained.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find coordinates for my location?
On Google Maps, right-click any location and the coordinates appear at the top. On a phone, tap and hold a spot to see the coordinates.
Will this open Google Maps or Apple Maps?
It depends on the scanner's device. Most phones will open the default maps app. The geo: URI format works on both iOS and Android.
Why does a location QR code open in the wrong app?
Because phones use their default maps app for map links, and that differs per user. A maps URL is more predictable than a geo: coordinate — it opens whatever the phone has set as default and still shows directions.
Can I encode a plus code or what3words instead?
Yes, as text or as a link to the service. That is useful for rural sites and festival fields where postcodes are misleading, but the maps link remains the most reliable option for a general audience.