Google Maps QR code: send people to your door in one scan
A location QR code opens a map with your pin already dropped, so nobody has to type your address with cold fingers on a pavement. It's one of the most useful codes for shops, venues, rentals and events.
Address, place or coordinates?
- Your Google business listing is best for shops and restaurants: it shows opening hours, photos and reviews as well as directions.
- A street address works for homes, offices and rentals.
- Exact coordinates are right for car parks, side entrances, festival gates and places with no address. Right-click the spot in Google Maps to copy them.
Make the code
Choose the Google Maps type, type the address or paste the coordinates, and style the code. Scanning opens Google Maps on Android and in the browser or app on iPhone.
iPhone users and other map apps
Many iPhone owners prefer Apple Maps, and drivers often use Waze. There is an Apple Maps type and a Waze type. If you only have room for one code, Google Maps opens on every phone.
Where location codes help
- Event invitations and tickets, pointing at the right entrance.
- Holiday rental welcome books, for the nearest shop, beach and car park.
- Flyers and posters for a new shop or pop-up.
- Delivery notes for a loading bay that isn't at the street address.
- Find the exact spot. Use your business listing, the address, or coordinates for a precise pin.
- Make a Google Maps code. Paste it into the location type and style the code.
- Test where the pin lands. Scan it and zoom in before you print.
- Add a caption. 'Directions to the side entrance' tells people why to scan.