Google Maps & Location QR Code Generator
Print a QR that drops a pin on a specific location. Scan and the user’s phone opens Google Maps or the native maps app with directions ready to go.
Generate QR Code
Fill in the fields above to generate your QR code.
Three ways to set the location
- Type an address. Most natural — paste the street address, business name or landmark. The maps app on the scanner’s phone resolves it.
- Use my location. One tap to drop a pin at exactly where you are right now. Great for “meet me here” signs.
- Coordinates (advanced). Paste latitude and longitude for pin-perfect accuracy — useful for trailheads, fields, off-map venues.
Native maps vs. Google Maps URL
- Google Maps URL (the default) opens Google Maps in the browser or the app. Works reliably on iOS and Android.
- Native (geo: URI) opens whatever maps app the user has set as default — Apple Maps on iOS, Google or another mapping app on Android. Most reliable when paired with explicit coordinates.
Where to find latitude and longitude
- Right-click any point in Google Maps on desktop. The first item in the menu is the lat,lng pair — click to copy.
- On mobile Google Maps, long-press the spot until a red pin appears, then tap the coordinates at the top.
Use cases
- Wedding invitations: link to the venue address.
- Real estate signs: drop a pin on the property.
- Trade-show booths: send visitors to the after-party location.
- Tourism: physical signs that lead to nearby points of interest.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the native option open Apple Maps on my iPhone?
iOS treats geo: URIs as a request for the default maps app, which is Apple Maps. Use the Google Maps URL option if you want everyone to land in Google Maps.
How accurate should my coordinates be?
Six decimal places (≈11 cm) is overkill. Five places (≈1 m) is plenty for most uses. Three places (≈100 m) is fine for “point at this neighborhood”.
Can I include a place name?
Yes. The optional place name shows up as the marker label in maps that support it.