Location QR

How it works

What happens when you scan it?

A location QR carries latitude and longitude in the standard “geo:” format. When scanned, the phone's map app (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Yandex…) opens and marks the point.

Coordinates are far more precise than an address: you can point to the right gate on a large campus or the right meeting spot in a park.

To find coordinates, long-press the point in Google Maps and copy the value that appears at the top, like “41.0082, 28.9784”. The first number is latitude, the second longitude.

Content written into the code

geo:40.7128,-74.0060

The sample QR above carries exactly this content. When you fill in the form, we build this format for you.

Use cases

Where is it useful?

InvitationsDirections to a wedding or event venue.

Stores and branchesInstead of the address on brochures and business cards.

Tourist spotsLocation of the next stop on signs.

Delivery pointThe exact spot of a warehouse or loading dock.

Campuses and fairgroundsLocation of a hall, building or booth.

Real estate listingsThe exact location of the property on the map.

Fields

What do you fill in?

The fields you'll see in the generator. You can leave optional ones empty; empty fields aren't added to the code.

Latitude Example: 40.7128 Necessary

Longitude Example: -74.0060 Necessary

Step by step

Ready in four steps

1Find the coordinatesLong-press the point on the map and copy the latitude/longitude.
2Fill in the fieldsEnter latitude and longitude in separate fields; dot or comma doesn't matter.
3TryScan it; check that the map app opens at the right point.
4DownloadDownload SVG for invitations or signs.

Tips

For best results

Latitude must be between −90 and 90, longitude between −180 and 180; in the contiguous US latitude is about 25–49 and longitude about −125 to −67.
Mark the entrance or door, not the middle of the building.
Also write the full address next to the code; it's a fallback if the map doesn't open.
If the location is linked to your business profile, you can also use the Google Maps share link as a Link QR.

Before printing

Print the code at least 2 × 2 cm; make it bigger as scanning distance grows (about 1/10 of the distance).
Use a dark pattern on a light background. Some phones can't read inverted codes.
Don't crop the space around the code; the quiet zone is needed for readability.
Send SVG to the printer; as a vector it stays sharp at any size.
Test the final print file with at least two different phones.

FAQ

Location QR

Which map app opens?

The phone's default map app. Usually Google Maps opens on Android and Apple Maps on iPhone.

Can I make a location QR by typing an address?

Location QR works with coordinates. Instead of an address, you can use a Google Maps share link as a Link QR.

Does it work on iPhone?

Most iOS versions open geo: links in Apple Maps. Very old versions may need a QR app.

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