How do I create a location QR code?
Choose the location type, enter the latitude and longitude and the code appears at once. Download it as PNG or SVG. Scanning it opens that point in the phone's maps app.
Location QR code generator
Send people to an exact spot on the map with one scan.
Your text never leaves this device.
Enter the latitude and longitude of a place and the generator creates a QR code that opens that point in the maps app on a phone. It suits shops, event entrances, meeting points and trailheads. The code is static, so it never expires, and the coordinates are processed only in your browser.
How to use
- Find your place on a map and copy its latitude and longitude.
- Choose the Location type and enter both numbers, using a dot for decimals.
- Pick colors and, if you like, add a logo.
- Download a PNG or SVG, then scan it with a phone to confirm the pin lands in the right place.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the latitude and longitude of a place?
In Google Maps on a computer, right-click the spot and click the numbers at the top of the menu to copy them. On a phone, press and hold the spot and the coordinates appear in the search box.
What format should the coordinates be in?
Use decimal degrees with a dot as the decimal separator, such as 41.0082 and 28.9784. Use a minus sign for south and west. A comma as the decimal separator will not be accepted.
Can I type an address instead of coordinates?
No. This generator needs coordinates and does not search addresses. Look the address up on a map first, copy the coordinates, then paste them here.
Which map app opens when the code is scanned?
The phone decides. Many Android phones offer to open the point in a maps app of your choice, and other phones may open their default maps app. The exact behavior differs between devices, so test on the phones your visitors use.
Can I make a QR code that gives directions to my shop?
It opens the shop's position, and the person can then ask their map app for directions from there. The code itself does not contain a route or the person's starting point.
Will the pin move if the place changes?
No. The coordinates are fixed inside the code. If you move premises, generate a new code and replace the printed ones, or use a link to a page you control.
Where is a location QR code useful?
A location code is most useful where a street address is not enough: the back entrance of a venue, a market stall that moves each week, the parking lot for an event, a trailhead, a campsite, a delivery drop-off point or a hidden meeting spot. One scan puts the exact position on the visitor's map.
It also helps on printed material that people read away from a computer, such as an invitation, a leaflet or a sign at a bus stop.
How do I get accurate coordinates?
Open a map on your computer, zoom in until you can see the exact entrance or door, and right-click it. The coordinates appear in the menu; click them to copy. Zooming in matters: coordinates picked from a wide view can be off by tens of meters, which is enough to send people to the wrong side of a building.
Coordinates are two numbers: latitude first, then longitude. Many people swap them by mistake, which puts the pin in the ocean. In Turkey, latitude is roughly 36 to 42 and longitude roughly 26 to 45, which makes a quick sanity check easy. Type decimals with a dot, not a comma, otherwise the code will not be created.
How do I test it before printing?
Scan the finished code with a phone, not only on screen, and check where the pin lands. Walk the route if you can. Then print a test copy at the final size: a location code is short, so it is easy to scan, and a width of 2 to 3 cm works for most uses. Keep a light margin around it.
Add a short line of text next to it, such as “Scan to see the location”, plus the street address in words. Not every phone opens the same map app, and people without a camera app still need something readable.
What else could help a visitor find you?
Pair the map code with a Wi-Fi QR code so visitors can connect once they arrive, or a vCard QR code with your phone number in case they get lost. For a longer guide, such as parking and entrance instructions, link to a page with the main QR code generator.
How it compares
| This tool | Upload-based services | |
|---|---|---|
| Is your text sent to a server? | No | Usually |
| Account required | No | Sometimes |
| Length or usage limit | None | Often |
| Saved or logged | Never | Possibly |
Limits and privacy
- Coordinates only: no address search, place name, route or multiple pins.
- Which map app opens depends on the phone, and some devices may show only the coordinates.
- The location cannot be changed after printing, and there is no scan counter.
Standards and sources
Use it in your AI assistant
To create a location code from your assistant, connect the QR MCP server and ask for the generate_qr tool with the geo type, for example “make a QR code for latitude 41.0082 and longitude 28.9784”. It returns a real PNG and SVG.