Location QR Code Generator - Scan to Open in Google Maps

Turn GPS Coordinates into a Location QR Code

A location QR code stores a set of GPS coordinates so a single scan drops the reader onto the exact spot on a map. It's the clearest way to point people at a storefront, an event venue, a trailhead, a meeting point, or a delivery drop — no typing an address, no long link to copy.

This generator encodes the point as a native geo: URI, the open standard for geographic coordinates. When scanned, it opens the map pin in the device's maps app — Google Maps on Android, and compatible maps apps on other devices — instead of bouncing through a web page first.

Address vs. coordinates: a street address can be misspelled or resolve to the wrong side of a building. Raw GPS coordinates are unambiguous and land within a few meters of the point you chose.

Three ways to set the coordinates

Paste a Maps URL

Drop in a Google Maps share or address-bar link and the tool reads the latitude and longitude out of it automatically.

Use My Location

One tap fills in your device's current GPS position — ideal when you're standing at the exact spot.

Type Lat / Lng

Enter the latitude and longitude by hand in decimal degrees, for example 40.71872, -73.98905.

How to Create a Location QR Code

Set the coordinates

Paste a Google Maps URL to auto-extract the coordinates, tap Use My Location to capture where you are now, or type the latitude and longitude directly into the two fields.

Add a label (optional)

Give the point a name such as "Main Entrance" or "Event Hall B". The label is attached to the geo: URI as a ?q= query and may appear as the place name in some maps apps.

Customize the look

Open Customize to recolor the code, change the dot and eye styles, drop in a logo, or wrap it in a framed prompt like "FIND US HERE". The preview updates as you edit.

Download or copy

Export as PNG, SVG, JPG, or WEBP at 256–2048 px, or copy the code straight to the clipboard for signage, flyers, business cards, and window decals.

Finding a spot's coordinates: in Google Maps, right-click (desktop) or long-press (mobile) on the exact point to reveal its latitude and longitude, or hit Share and paste the link above.

Map Encoding & Design Features

Native geo: URI format

The code carries a standard geo: URI — latitude first, then longitude, with an optional label. That's the open scheme maps apps recognize, so scanning opens the map directly rather than loading a web redirect first.

Scenario	Encoded URI
Coordinates only	`geo:40.71872,-73.98905`
With label	`geo:40.71872,-73.98905?q=Main%20Entrance`

Built-in location helpers

Maps URL Parsing

Paste a Google Maps link and the tool pulls out the coordinates from @lat,lng, ?ll=, ?q=, or a raw lat,lng pattern.

Use My Location

Reads your device's high-accuracy GPS position and fills the latitude and longitude to six decimal places in one tap.

Decimal-Degree Precision

Accepts full floating-point latitude (−90 to 90) and longitude (−180 to 180) for street-level, few-meter accuracy.

Full visual customization

Colors & Style

Brand colors, gradients, 22 dot styles and custom eye shapes, plus ready-made color presets and 20 design templates.

Logo & Frame

Embed a center logo (error correction auto-raises to H) and add a framed call-to-action such as "FIND US HERE".

Export Options

Print-ready SVG or high-resolution PNG, JPG, and WEBP up to 2048 px, or copy to the clipboard.

Private by design: the code is built entirely in your browser and verified with an in-page scan check. The location you encode is never uploaded, and the static geo: code never expires.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a QR code for a Google Maps location?

Open Google Maps, find the place, tap Share (or copy the URL from the address bar), then paste that link into the Paste Google Maps URL field here. The tool reads the coordinates and builds the QR code instantly.

Which maps app opens when the code is scanned?

The geo: URI opens the device's default maps app — usually Google Maps on Android. On other devices it opens whichever installed app is registered to handle map coordinates, and the reader can pick a different app if they prefer.

Do these location QR codes expire?

No. The coordinates are encoded straight into the QR image as a static geo: code — there's no short link, redirect, or account behind it. It keeps working indefinitely and can't be deactivated or rack up tracking.

How do I find the GPS coordinates for a place?

In Google Maps, right-click the exact point on desktop or long-press it on mobile to see the latitude and longitude. Or just paste the Maps share link above and let the tool extract the coordinates for you.

What coordinate format should I use?

Decimal degrees, latitude first: for example 48.8566, 2.3522 for Paris. Positive latitude is North and negative is South; positive longitude is East and negative is West. Latitude ranges −90 to 90, longitude −180 to 180.

Can I use a street address instead of coordinates?

The geo: URI is driven by numeric coordinates, so the pin is set by latitude and longitude. You can add a text label for display, but if you'd rather point to a named place, encode a Google Maps search link with the URL QR code type instead.

How do I make the pin land at my entrance, not the building center?

Pick the coordinates from the precise spot rather than the map's default marker: right-click or long-press directly on the doorway, driveway, or gate in Google Maps to grab those exact coordinates, then paste or type them here.

Does a location QR code work indoors?

It stores fixed coordinates, so scanning works anywhere — but the reader's own GPS accuracy can drift indoors. For large indoor venues, add a clear label and consider pairing it with a URL QR code that links to a detailed floor map.