Location QR Code
Location QR Code creates geo: followed by the exact entered text. It does not parse latitude and longitude, enforce ranges, choose a map provider, geocode an address, attach a label, or verify that the point lies where intended. Compatible devices may offer a mapping action.
Runs locally — files stay on your deviceWhat input should be used?
A reviewed latitude,longitude pair such as 55.6761,12.5683; the tool itself does not validate it.
A geo URI identifies geographic coordinates
Latitude normally ranges from −90 to 90 and longitude from −180 to 180, but this generator does not enforce those rules.
How it works
The page concatenates geo: with trimmed input and passes the resulting string to the QR library.
Key concepts
Coordinate order matters
The common form is latitude first, longitude second.
Accuracy and precision differ
Many decimals imply precision but do not prove the source coordinate is accurate.
When to use it
- Share a reviewed coordinate pair.
- Open a location in compatible map software.
- Add a static point to printed directions.
When not to use it
- Do not enter an address expecting geocoding.
- Do not rely on unverified emergency or safety coordinates.
- Do not assume every scanner supports geo URIs.
Worked examples
Copenhagen
- Input
55.6761,12.5683- Expected output
geo:55.6761,12.5683
A compatible map can interpret the point.
Reversed pair
- Input
12.5683,55.6761- Expected output
A different location
The tool cannot detect intent.
Address text
- Input
Main Street 1- Expected output
geo:Main Street 1
No address geocoding occurs.
Common mistakes
Swapping coordinates
Latitude and longitude order changes the point. Correction: Verify on a trusted map.
Using invalid ranges
No numeric check rejects them. Correction: Validate −90/90 and −180/180 bounds.
Assuming emergency suitability
Map providers and device support vary. Correction: Provide written coordinates and location instructions too.
Best practices
- Verify the point independently.
- Print coordinates in human-readable form.
- Test the final scanner/map combination.
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Limitations and privacy
- No parsing, bounds check, geocoding, label, altitude, map preview, or accuracy assessment.
- Exact input is appended after geo:.
- Device support varies.
Generation happens locally in this browser. The PNG contains the entered payload, so share it with the same care as the underlying data.
Frequently asked questions
Are coordinates validated?
No.
Can I enter an address?
It will not be geocoded.
What is the coordinate order?
Conventionally latitude,longitude.
Does it open a map itself?
No.