A geo: URI is a standard link format like geo:37.7749,-122.4194 that most phones open with their default maps app, not necessarily Google Maps.

Is my location data sent to a server?

No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser using a client-side library. Your coordinates or place name never leave your device.

Which format should I use, geo: URI or Google Maps link?

Use geo: URI if you want the code to open whatever maps app the scanning phone prefers. Use a Google Maps link if you specifically want Google Maps to open.

Can I use a place name instead of coordinates?

Yes. Switch to place name mode and enter an address, city, or landmark. The QR code encodes it as a map search query.

What coordinate ranges are valid?

Latitude must be between -90 and 90, and longitude must be between -180 and 180. The tool rejects values outside these ranges.

Location QR Code Generator

Enter coordinates or a place name, pick a geo: URI or Google Maps link, then scan or download the QR code.

Location Details

Input mode

Latitude

Longitude

Label (optional)

Payload format

QR code size

Enter coordinates or a place name to generate the QR code

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Summary

This tool builds a location QR code from either GPS coordinates or a place name, then renders it entirely in your browser using a client-side QR library. Choose between a geo: URI, which opens the device's default maps app, or a Google Maps link, which always opens Google Maps. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How it works

Choose the input mode: coordinates or place name.
For coordinates, enter latitude and longitude; both are validated against real-world ranges.
For a place name, enter an address, city, or landmark instead.
Choose the payload format: geo: URI or Google Maps link.
The QR code updates automatically as you type.
Download the QR code as a PNG or copy the image.

Use cases

Print a QR code on a flyer or business card pointing to a store or venue.
Add a scannable meeting point to an event ticket or invitation.
Share a job site or delivery drop-off location with a crew in the field.
Put a QR code on a real estate sign linking straight to the listing location.
Tag equipment or vehicles with a QR code for their home base coordinates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu