Google Maps Location QR Code Generator
Help people find you. Scanning the code opens your location in Google Maps, ready for directions — perfect for invitations, flyers and shop signs.
Four ways to set the location
- Address — such as
Mall Road, Lahore. Easy, but Maps chooses the exact pin. - Place name — your business name and city, if it is already listed on Google Maps.
- Coordinates — such as
31.5881, 74.3107. The most precise option for entrances, parking, or events in a park or field. - Google Maps link — open the place in Google Maps, tap Share, copy the link and paste it here.
How to find coordinates in Google Maps
- On a computer: right-click the exact spot on the map. The coordinates are shown at the top of the menu — click them to copy.
- On a phone: touch and hold the spot to drop a pin. The coordinates appear in the search box at the top.
Paste them into the box above as "latitude, longitude".
Where to use a location QR code
- Wedding and event invitations — guests get directions to the venue in one scan.
- Flyers and adverts — "Find our new branch".
- Hotel and rental check-in sheets — directions to the property, parking or a key box.
- Large sites — the right gate at a factory, hospital or campus.
Pair it with a WiFi QR code for guests who have arrived.
Why we use a Google Maps link
QR codes can also hold a raw "geo" location, but phones treat it inconsistently — many iPhones don't open it in a map. A Google Maps link works on every phone: it opens the Google Maps app if it is installed, and the browser otherwise, where Apple Maps users can still get directions.
Frequently asked questions
Does a location QR code work on iPhone?
Yes. The code holds a Google Maps link, which opens in the Google Maps app if installed, or in Safari otherwise.
Address or coordinates — which is better?
Coordinates are the most precise and point to an exact spot, such as an entrance. An address is simpler but Maps decides where to place the pin.
Can the QR code start navigation automatically?
It opens the location in Google Maps, where the person taps Directions. Navigation never starts without them.
Does the location QR code expire?
No. It is a static code with the link stored inside it, so it works for as long as Google Maps does.
Ready to create yours?
Open the generator to design, test-scan and download your QR code — free.