Location codes encode geo: latitude,longitude with optional query label.
Technical specifications
- QR type
- Location
- Payload format
- geo: coordinates
- When scanned
- Opens a map at coordinates
How to create this QR code
Generate and download a scannable code in three steps.
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Choose this type
The generator is already set to this payload type. Switch types with the pills above if needed.
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Enter your data
Fill every field that should appear after a scan. Preview updates as you type.
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Download the file
Customize colors or add a logo, then download PNG or SVG for print or screens.
What a location QR code stores
Location codes encode geo: latitude,longitude with optional query label.
Real estate signs, trail markers, and event entrances use geo codes to drop a pin in Maps or Google Maps.
Double-check coordinates; a typo moves the pin by kilometers.
Tips for location QR codes
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Use decimal degrees with enough precision for your site.
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Test the pin on satellite view before printing signs.
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Add a human address for users who prefer not to scan.
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Outdoor signs need weatherproof print and larger codes.
Questions about location QR codes
Which map app opens?
The device default—Apple Maps, Google Maps, or a prompt to choose.
Can I encode a street address?
geo: uses coordinates; URL type works for Google Maps links with addresses.
Does it need internet?
Maps may need data to load tiles after the pin opens.
Can I track visits?
Static geo: codes are not tracked.
How accurate should coordinates be?
Five decimal places is often enough for building entrances.