Address QR Code Generator — Create Location QR Codes
Turn any address or Google Maps link into a scannable QR code in seconds — free, no signup required. Paste a Maps share link below and download your QR code as PNG or SVG for print or digital use.
How to Create an Address QR Code
Creating a QR code for a physical address takes less than a minute. Follow these five steps to get a scannable location QR code ready for print or digital use:
- Find your address on Google Maps. Open Google Maps on your phone or desktop and search for the address or business you want to link to. Make sure the pin lands on the correct location before continuing.
- Click the Share button.On mobile, tap the share icon below the location card. On desktop, click "Share" in the left-hand panel. Select "Copy link" to copy the short Google Maps URL to your clipboard.
- Paste the link into the generator above. Click the input field at the top of this page and paste your Google Maps link. The QR code preview updates instantly.
- Customize colors and size if needed. Adjust the foreground and background colors to match your brand. For print materials, increase the error correction level to Q or H for added durability.
- Download your QR code. Click the PNG button for a raster image suitable for web and email, or SVG for a vector format that scales perfectly on business cards, signage, and large-format prints.
Where to Use Address QR Codes
Address QR codes replace long, hard-to-type addresses with a single scannable code. They work anywhere you need to help people find a location quickly:
- Business cards: Replace your printed address with a QR code that opens turn-by-turn directions instantly. Clients tap once and are guided straight to your office or store.
- Flyers and posters: Add a location QR code to event flyers so attendees can navigate to the venue without typing anything. Works on printed and digital versions.
- Event invitations: Include an address QR code on wedding invitations, party cards, and corporate event programs. Guests scan to open Maps and get directions immediately.
- Restaurant menus and table cards: Point customers to your location on Google Maps so they can leave a review, share your restaurant with friends, or plan a return visit.
- Real estate listings: Add a QR code to property listings, brochures, or yard signs so buyers can pull up the exact location on Maps and drive there directly.
- Delivery and shipping instructions: Include an address QR code on packages or handoff notes for couriers, reducing delivery errors caused by misread addresses.
Google Maps vs Apple Maps QR Codes
A common question is whether a Google Maps QR code will work on iPhone. The short answer is yes. Google Maps share links use a universal redirect — when the link is opened on any device, Google detects the platform and serves the appropriate experience. On Android, the Google Maps app opens. On iOS, the link opens in Safari, which offers to launch either Google Maps (if installed) or Apple Maps, depending on the device configuration.
This cross-platform behavior makes Google Maps share links the best choice for address QR codes that will be scanned by a general audience. You do not need to create separate QR codes for Android and iPhone users — a single Google Maps link handles both correctly.
If your audience is exclusively Apple device users (for example, an iPhone-focused product launch), you can use an Apple Maps URL instead. The format is maps.apple.com/?address=123+Main+St,City,State. However, this will not open the Maps app on Android. For mixed audiences, stick with Google Maps links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put my address in a QR code?▾
Yes. The easiest way is to open Google Maps, search for your address, tap Share, and copy the short link. Paste that link into the generator above and download your QR code. When anyone scans it, their phone opens Google Maps (or Apple Maps on iOS) and navigates straight to your location. You can also encode a raw address string, but a Maps link provides a much better user experience because it launches turn-by-turn navigation automatically.
Will the QR code open Google Maps?▾
Yes. Google Maps share links (maps.app.goo.gl or maps.google.com links) open the Google Maps app on Android devices and the Maps website on desktop browsers. On iPhone, iOS intercepts Google Maps links and may offer to open them in Apple Maps instead, depending on the user's default maps app setting. In either case, the location is displayed correctly and navigation is available with one tap.
Does it work on iPhone?▾
Yes. Google Maps share links work on iPhone. When a user scans the QR code with the iOS Camera app, Safari opens the link. If Google Maps is installed, iOS may offer to open it directly. If not, the location opens in Apple Maps or the browser version of Google Maps. The QR code itself is a standard format readable by every modern smartphone camera — no special app is required to scan it.
Can I use it on business cards?▾
Absolutely. Address QR codes are one of the most popular uses on business cards. Instead of printing a long address that takes up space and is easy to mistype, a small QR code links directly to your location on Google Maps. Prospects and clients can tap once to get directions. We recommend downloading the SVG format for business card printing — it scales to any size without pixelation.
Is it free?▾
Yes, completely free. There are no signup requirements, no watermarks, and no limits on how many QR codes you generate. You can download your address QR code as a PNG for digital use or as an SVG for print materials. The QR codes are static and never expire — there is no server relay, so your QR code will keep working indefinitely regardless of whether this service stays online.
Can I customize the QR code?▾
Yes. The generator above lets you change the foreground and background colors of your QR code to match your brand. You can also adjust the size and error correction level. For address QR codes that will be printed on physical materials, we recommend error correction level Q or H — this allows the code to remain scannable even if part of it is scratched or damaged. Make sure there is sufficient contrast between the dark and light modules for reliable scanning.