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Location QR Code Generator

Turn a street address, a Google Maps link, or GPS coordinates into a scannable QR code. Perfect for shop entrances, business cards, event flyers, and restaurant menus — customers scan once and navigate directly to you.

🔒 Private — runs in browser✦ No watermarkAddress, Maps link or GPSPNG download

Location Details

Open Google Maps, find your location, click Share → Copy link, then paste it here.

Google Maps URL *Supports maps.google.com, goo.gl/maps, and maps.app.goo.gl links

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Three Ways to Turn a Location Into a QR Code

A location QR code just stores a Google Maps URL. What differs is how you describe the place — and the right choice depends on what you already have in front of you.

From a street address

If all you have is the address on your signboard or letterhead, use the Street Address tab. Type it as you would write it on an envelope, including city and postcode. This is the fastest route for a shop, clinic, or office that already has a fixed postal address, and it needs no Google Maps link at all.

From a Google Maps link

The most reliable option, because you have already confirmed the pin is in the right spot. Best when the address is ambiguous — two branches on the same road, a unit inside a mall, or a venue that Maps lists under a different name than the one on your sign.

From GPS coordinates

Use this when the place has no postal address at all: a stall in a market, a wedding venue in a field, a trailhead, a construction site, or a cab pickup point. Right-click the exact spot in Google Maps to copy its latitude and longitude.

Whichever you pick, the QR is static — there is no server of ours between the scan and Google Maps, so it keeps working indefinitely and nothing about who scanned it reaches us.

How to Create a QR Code From a Google Maps Link

Open Google Maps and find your location

Search for your shop address, event venue, or any point of interest on maps.google.com.

Copy the share link

On desktop: click Share → Copy link. On mobile: tap the location card → Share → Copy link. The URL will look like https://maps.google.com/?q=... or https://goo.gl/maps/....

Paste the URL above

Paste it into the Google Maps URL field. The QR code updates instantly. Or switch to the Coordinates tab and enter lat/lng directly.

Download and use

Download the PNG and print on your business cards, flyers, door sticker, or menu. Anyone who scans it opens your exact location in Google Maps.

How to Scan a Location QR Code

On any phone from the last several years you do not need an app. Open the camera, point it at the code, and tap the banner that appears — Google Maps opens with the destination already set. On older Android builds, use the Google Lens button inside the camera or the Google app.

If the code is on a screen rather than in front of you — a screenshot someone sent, a PDF invitation, a photo of a shop door — a phone camera cannot help. Upload the image to our QR code scanner, which decodes it in the browser and shows you the underlying Maps link before you open it. That is also the safe way to check where an unfamiliar code actually points before tapping through.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a QR code for an address?

Switch to the Street Address tab, type the address including city and postcode, and download the PNG. The QR encodes a Google Maps search for that address, so scanning it opens Maps with the place already found. You do not need a Google Maps link — the address on its own is enough.

What is a location QR code?

A location QR code is a QR code that stores a map URL instead of a website. When someone scans it, their phone opens Google Maps at that point and can start navigation immediately. It is the standard way to put "how to find us" on a business card, flyer, or shop door without printing a long address.

How does a Google Maps QR code work?

A Google Maps QR code encodes a Google Maps URL. When scanned by any smartphone camera, it opens Google Maps (or the default maps app) and navigates to the specified location. No app installation is required.

Should I use my address or a Maps link?

Use the Maps link when the address is ambiguous — two branches on one road, a unit inside a mall, or a venue Maps lists under a different name. Use the address when the place has a clear, unique postal address. The link is more precise because you have already confirmed the pin; the address is faster because it needs no lookup.

How do I scan a location QR code?

Open your phone camera and point it at the code — a banner appears and tapping it opens Google Maps. If the code is in a screenshot or PDF rather than in front of you, upload the image to our QR code scanner at /qr-code-scanner, which decodes it in your browser and shows the destination before you open it.

How do I get a shareable Google Maps link?

On desktop: open Google Maps, find your location, click Share, then Copy link. On mobile: tap the location, tap Share, then Copy link. You can also right-click any point on the map and copy the coordinates.

Can I use GPS coordinates instead of a URL?

Yes. Switch to the Coordinates tab, enter the latitude and longitude of your location. The tool builds a maps.google.com/?q=lat,lng URL automatically. You can find coordinates by right-clicking any location on Google Maps.

Which Maps links are supported?

All Google Maps link formats are supported: maps.google.com, www.google.com/maps, goo.gl/maps (shortened), and maps.app.goo.gl (mobile-shared links). If your link is from a different maps service, use the Coordinates tab instead.

Does the QR code open Google Maps or Apple Maps?

Google Maps URLs typically open Google Maps on Android and in web browsers. On iPhones without Google Maps installed, it may open in Safari first and then redirect. For guaranteed cross-platform navigation, consider using maps.google.com URLs which are widely recognized.

Where should I print a Google Maps QR code?

Common use cases include: business cards, entry doors of shops, event flyers and posters, hotel front desk cards, wedding/event invitations, restaurant table cards with a "How to find us" section, and product packaging for pickup locations.

Will the QR code stop working if Google changes the URL?

Since these are standard Google Maps URLs, they are very stable. Google has maintained backward compatibility with maps URLs for many years. Static QR codes also never have a server that could go down.

Can I add custom styling or my business logo to the QR?

Yes — use our full QR Code Generator (/qr-code-generator) which allows custom colors, dot styles, corner shapes, and logo upload. Enter your Google Maps URL in the URL type field there.

Does this work for addresses inside buildings or apartments?

Yes, as long as Google Maps has the location pinpointed. For precise indoor locations (like a stall in a mall), use the exact coordinates obtained by right-clicking the specific spot in Google Maps.

How accurate are GPS coordinates in QR codes?

Google Maps QR codes using coordinates are highly accurate — they point to the exact latitude/longitude you enter. The accuracy of the resulting navigation depends on the GPS accuracy of the user's device, typically within a few meters.

Can I use this for Uber/Ola pickup points?

Yes. Share the Google Maps QR code of your exact pickup point with people who need to book a cab to reach you. They scan, the coordinates open in Maps, and they can share the location with their driver.