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Google Maps QR Code Generator

Give people one scan to open your location in Google Maps. Paste a Maps share link or coordinates and generate a code for signs, menus, invitations, and packaging.

Enter Your Location

Paste a share link from Google Maps, or use the q=lat,long form.

Used when you download. Extension is added automatically.

Preview

Your QR code will appear here

Generated entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

About Maps QR Codes

A maps QR code stores a link that opens a location in Google Maps or the default maps app on the phone. When someone scans it, the map opens centered on that location with the option to get directions, call, or share.

Because the link is encoded directly into the pattern, the code keeps working as long as the Google Maps link stays valid. Business listings that Google hosts are stable for years, so printed codes on signs and cards tend to age well.

Common Uses

  • Business signage. Let customers open directions without typing an address.
  • Event invitations. Put the venue on a printed card or poster.
  • Restaurant menus. Help first-time visitors find the entrance or parking.
  • Real estate flyers. Show the property location with one scan.
  • Tourist information. Guide visitors to landmarks or meeting points.
  • Delivery instructions. Attach to a package or note so the driver can navigate.

Getting the Right Link

The most reliable link is the one Google Maps generates itself. Open the place in Google Maps, use the Share button, and copy the link. It will look something like https://maps.app.goo.gl/abc123 or https://www.google.com/maps/place/.... Paste that into the field above.

If the place has no formal listing, use coordinates instead. The format https://www.google.com/maps?q=latitude,longitude works on every platform. For example, https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.7128,-74.0060 opens that exact point on the map.

Tips for Reliable Maps Codes

  • Shorten long Maps URLs with a share link from Google Maps itself. Short links scan more reliably.
  • If the location is inside a large complex, mention the specific entrance in nearby text.
  • Test the code on both Android and iOS. The app may differ but the destination should match.
  • Place the code where a phone has network access, since maps need connectivity to load.

Related Types

  • URL for general web pages
  • vCard to share contact details with an address
  • Booking for appointment links
  • WhatsApp for chat-based coordination
  • Phone Call to dial the location directly

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Google Maps link?

Open Google Maps, find the place, tap Share, and copy the link. Paste that link here to generate the code.

Can I use coordinates instead of a link?

Yes. A link in the form https://www.google.com/maps?q=latitude,longitude works well. This is handy when the place has no formal listing.

Will the code expire?

No. The location link is encoded directly into the pattern. The code keeps working as long as the link is valid.

Is the maps QR code free?

Yes. No signup, no watermark, and no scan limit.

Which maps app opens on the phone?

Google Maps on Android, and either Google Maps or Apple Maps on iOS depending on the user's default and the link format. The scan will usually prompt a choice.