Location QR Codes

Location QR codes open maps with a specific location. When someone scans, their phone launches Google Maps, Apple Maps, or their default map app with your location pinned and ready to navigate to.

What You Can Include

• Latitude and longitude — precise GPS coordinates (required)
• Or an address — street address that the map app will find (optional alternative)

The Form

You can enter either exact coordinates (latitude and longitude in decimal format) or a street address. If you only have an address, Qrius will convert it to coordinates. For best results, use coordinates if you need pinpoint accuracy.

Key Features

Works on all phones with map apps installed (standard on iOS and Android). Opens in the user’s default map app, so they keep their preferred navigation experience. No server needed — the location data is in the QR code.

Pro Tips

• Test multiple devices — verify the location opens correctly in both iOS and Android. Behavior can vary slightly between Apple Maps and Google Maps.
• Use coordinates for precision — if you run a restaurant on a busy street and the address looks ambiguous, coordinates point exactly to your door. Get them from Google Maps by right-clicking the location.
• Address format matters — include full street address with city and ZIP code (e.g., “123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701”). Incomplete addresses may not resolve correctly.
• Print near directional text — label the QR with “Find us on the map” or “Get directions” so users know what happens when they scan.
• Size matters for outdoor scanning — if people will scan from a distance (like from a car approaching your store), print at least 4x4 inches.
• Include nearby landmarks — in a description above or below the QR, add “Near the corner of 5th and Main” so people can spot your location before scanning.

Common Use Cases

Print location codes in retail store windows so customers can get directions. Add codes to event programs so attendees can navigate to the venue. Include in restaurant marketing materials for easy navigation. Display at trade shows in booth signage. Add to real estate property listings for house hunters. Use in tourism brochures for attraction directions. Include in delivery driver notes for last-mile navigation.

Address vs. Coordinates

Use an address if: your location is a well-known building or has a clear street address.

Use coordinates if: you’re a small business on a busy street, running an outdoor event, or your address is ambiguous to map services.

Finding Your Coordinates

1. Open Google Maps
2. Right-click on your location
3. Tap or click the coordinates at the top of the popup
4. Copy the decimal numbers (e.g., 37.7749, -122.4194)
5. Paste into Qrius

International Locations

Make sure your address includes the country or use universal coordinate format (decimal degrees). Examples of coordinate format:

• New York: 40.7128, -74.0060
• London: 51.5074, -0.1278
• Tokyo: 35.6762, 139.6503

No Tracking

Location QR codes don’t track scans. They’re one-way directions. For analytics on how many people navigated to you, use a URL code with your contact page instead.