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Free Location QR Code Generator

Open a map to an address or coordinates with a scan: no typing an address into a maps app.

Create your Location QR Code

Or use coordinates instead:

Scanning opens a map to this location. The QR code doesn't contain the map itself.

Colors

PNG, JPG, or WebP. Max 2 MB.
Advanced customization

Style

Keep sufficient whitespace around the QR code for reliable scanning.

Higher error correction can help when a QR code is partially obscured, but it produces a denser pattern.

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Enter your information to create a QR code.

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Test your QR code before printing or publishing it. Scan it with your phone to confirm it opens the correct destination.

QR information is processed locally in your browser and isn't uploaded to ClearQR's servers.

A location QR code opens a maps app pointed at an address or a set of coordinates. It doesn't contain an interactive map itself, just a link that opens one. Scan it, and directions are one tap away.

How to create a Location QR Code

  1. Enter an address, or latitude and longitude coordinates.
  2. Style and download the code.
  3. Place it on a sign, flyer, or invitation.

Customizing your QR code

An address is usually the more forgiving option. Most map services can resolve minor formatting differences. Coordinates are more precise and useful for locations without a clean street address, like a trailhead or a specific spot in a large venue.

Where to use a Location QR Code

Testing your QR code

Before printing or publishing any QR code, test it yourself: scan it with your phone's camera from a normal viewing distance and confirm it opens the destination you intended. If you're printing it small or on a textured surface, test that exact size and material. A code that scans easily on a screen can struggle once it's shrunk onto a napkin or embossed on packaging.

Static QR codes, explained

ClearQR creates static QR codes. The information you enter (a URL, a phone number, contact details) is encoded directly into the QR code's pattern, so the generated code doesn't depend on ClearQR's servers to keep working.

The destination itself, though, still needs to remain available: if you delete the page a QR code points to, the code will still scan, but visitors will land on a dead link. If you need to change the destination later, create a new QR code; a static code can't be redirected after it's printed.

Privacy

QR information is processed locally in your browser and isn't uploaded to ClearQR's servers, including any logo image you upload. ClearQR does not currently use analytics or cookies.

Frequently asked questions

Does the QR code contain a map?

No. It contains a link that opens the scanner's default maps app to that address or coordinate. The map itself is provided by that app, not by ClearQR.

Should I use an address or coordinates?

Either works. An address is easier to enter and works well for most businesses; coordinates are more precise for locations without a standard street address.

Which map app will open?

Whichever app the scanning phone is set up to use by default for map links: commonly Google Maps or Apple Maps.

Is my location information stored anywhere?

QR information is processed locally in your browser and isn't uploaded to ClearQR's servers, including any logo image you upload. ClearQR does not currently use analytics or cookies.