Location QR Code Generator (Google Maps)
Turn coordinates into a location QR code that opens Google Maps, or Apple Maps on iPhone, right at that spot. Enter latitude and longitude, generate the code, and download it for signs, invitations, or delivery instructions.
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Keep at least four blank modules around the code for reliable scanning.
Higher levels keep the code scannable even if part of it is covered or damaged.
Adding a logo automatically raises error correction to High for reliable scanning.
How it works
- Find your location's coordinates on Google Maps (right-click → coordinates appear at the top).
- Enter the latitude and longitude above.
- Generate and download your QR code for directions or check-ins.
Which maps app opens on iPhone and Android
Scanning a location QR code opens whichever maps app is set as default on that phone. On most Android phones that's Google Maps. On iPhone it depends: if Google Maps is installed and set as the default, it opens there; otherwise Apple Maps opens at the same coordinates. Either way, the pin lands in the same spot.
Don't have coordinates yet? Search your address in Google Maps, right-click (or long-press on mobile) the pin, and copy the latitude and longitude shown at the top. That works for a home address, a venue, or any other address you need a QR code for.
Making a code that opens directions
This tool encodes a map pin at your coordinates. Most maps apps then show a one-tap Directions button starting
from the phone's current location. If you want the QR code to jump straight into turn-by-turn directions instead
of a pin, use the link to QR code generator with a Google Maps directions
link (one that starts with https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=) instead of
coordinates.
Use cases
- Event venues and wedding invitations
- Trailheads and outdoor points of interest
- Parking and delivery drop-off points
- Real estate signage
Frequently asked questions
What happens when someone scans a location QR code?
Their phone opens its default maps app centered on that location, ready for directions.
How do I find coordinates for a location?
Open Google Maps, right-click (or long-press on mobile) the location, and the latitude/longitude appear at the top of the menu. Copy them into the fields below.
Can I use an address instead of coordinates?
This tool uses coordinates for reliable cross-platform support. For an address-based link, use the URL QR code generator with a Google Maps search link instead.
Does the QR code open Google Maps or Apple Maps?
It opens whichever maps app is set as default on the scanner's phone. That's usually Google Maps on Android, and either Google Maps or Apple Maps on iPhone depending on what's installed and set as default.
Can the QR code show directions to my address?
This tool drops a pin at your coordinates, and most maps apps then offer one-tap directions from there. For a code that opens turn-by-turn directions immediately, use the URL QR code generator with a Google Maps directions link instead.
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