Location QR code
Encode a geo: link with latitude and longitude. A scan opens the user's default map app with a pin dropped at those coordinates. Great for wayfinding and event locations.
Scan to open the map
See it in action
The QR above is a real, scannable example. Scan it with your phone — it does exactly what the label says.
Open the generator with this type pre-filledFree, no signup, runs in your browser. The QR is generated on your device, never sent to a server.
When to use it
Print a "Scan for directions" sign at the entrance of an event venue or trailhead
Add a location QR to a postcard so recipients can visit the place you sent from
Mark meeting points on a festival or conference map
Tips for clean scans
Use decimal degrees (e.g. 37.7749), not degrees-minutes-seconds — most map apps parse this format
For "current location" or "live tracking", use a URL QR to a Google Maps short link instead — geo: URIs require a fixed pin
Negative numbers for south latitudes and west longitudes — easy to flip, double-check before printing
Common questions
Which map app opens?
iOS opens Apple Maps by default. Android opens the user's preferred map app (usually Google Maps). The pin lands at the exact coordinates either way.
Does it work with Apple Maps's own geo: format?
Yes — we use the standard geo: URI which both platforms honor.
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The most common QR code: turn any web address into a scannable link. Drop the URL into a flyer, business card, or packaging and a single scan opens the page — no typing, no typos, no friction.
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Encode an iCal VEVENT with title, start/end, location, and description. A scan opens the user's calendar app with the event pre-filled and one tap adds it.