Location QR Code Generator (GPS Coordinates)
Enter a latitude and a longitude and get a QR code that points to that exact spot. Scanning opens the map application the phone uses by default. It suits places without a street address, such as trailheads, fields, jetties or survey points.
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How does it work?
- 1Enter the latitude and the longitude in decimal degrees, for example 48.85837 and 2.29448.
- 2Use a minus sign for south latitudes and west longitudes.
- 3Adjust colours, size, margin, module style and error correction, and add a logo if wanted.
- 4Scan the preview to check that the pin lands on the right spot, then download PNG, SVG or PDF.
What is Location QR Code (geo)?
The code stores a geo: URI, a standard defined in RFC 5870, such as geo:48.85837,2.29448. It contains only two numbers, so it carries no place name, address or opening hours. Latitude runs from -90 to 90 and longitude from -180 to 180. Five decimal places give a precision of roughly one metre, which is enough for almost every purpose.
On scanning, the phone hands the coordinates to whichever map application is registered for geo: links. Android handles this natively. On iPhone the behaviour depends on the scanner and the maps app installed, so test it if many of your visitors use one. Because the code is only two short numbers, it stays small and easy to scan.
When should you use it?
- Marking the start of a hiking trail, a mountain hut or a viewpoint on a signpost.
- Pointing to a meeting spot in a park, on a beach or on a campsite that has no postal address.
- Sharing a geocache, a survey marker or a measured point on a construction site.
- Locating a field, a well or a piece of equipment for farm or utility teams.
- Giving the exact drop-off spot on an event map or a research poster.
Privacy
This tool runs in your browser. What you type, paste or open is processed on your device by JavaScript and is not sent to our servers, stored or shared. Your data stays on your device.
The coordinates are turned into a code in your browser and are not sent to a server. Anyone who scans the code learns the exact position, so do not encode a private home location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find my coordinates?
Press and hold a spot in any map app, or open the location details of a photo taken with GPS. The app shows two numbers separated by a comma: the first is the latitude and the second the longitude.
Which coordinate format is accepted?
Decimal degrees, such as 33.97160 and -6.84980. Degrees, minutes and seconds must be converted to decimals first.
Will the code work with no internet?
The code itself needs no connection. Whether the map appears offline depends on the app the phone opens and on whether that app has downloaded maps for the area.
How is this different from a map link?
A geo: code holds only the coordinates and leaves the choice of app to the phone. It has no web address and no place search. If you prefer a link that opens in a web map or lets you search by name, use the dedicated map-link tool.
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