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March 26, 20264 min read

How to Create a QR Code for Your Google Maps Location

Step-by-step guide to creating a QR code that opens your business location in Google Maps. Perfect for storefronts, business cards, and flyers.

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A Google Maps QR code lets customers find your business with a single scan — no typing addresses, no searching. It opens your exact location in Google Maps with directions ready to go. Here's how to create one with QRMax.

How to Create a Google Maps QR Code in 3 Steps

  1. Open Google Maps and search for your business
  2. Click your business listing
  3. Click Share → Copy link — this gives you a URL like https://maps.app.goo.gl/xxxxx
Alternatively, right-click your exact location on the map and copy the coordinates. Then use this URL format: https://www.google.com/maps?q=LATITUDE,LONGITUDE

Step 2: Generate the QR Code

  1. Go to QRMax
  2. Select URL as the QR code type
  3. Paste your Google Maps link
  4. Choose Dynamic if you might change locations, or Static if the location is permanent

Step 3: Customize and Download

  1. Add your business logo to the QR code center
  2. Match your brand colors (keep high contrast for scannability)
  3. Download in SVG for print or PNG for digital
  4. Test-scan with your phone to verify it opens the correct location

Where to Place Your Google Maps QR Code

PlacementWhy It Works
Business cardClients find you without typing your address
Storefront windowWalk-by traffic gets directions for next time
Flyers and brochuresEvent and promotion materials include your location
Email signatureEvery email includes a path to your door
Invoice and receiptCustomers can find you for repeat visits
Social media postsFollowers get directions to your physical location
Vehicle wrapPeople stuck in traffic near your van can find your shop

Dynamic vs Static for Location QR Codes

Use Static if your business location is permanent. The Google Maps link goes directly into the QR code — no redirect, scans forever, no tracking. Use Dynamic if you:
  • Operate a pop-up shop or food truck that moves
  • Have multiple locations and want to redirect to the nearest one
  • Want to track how many people scan for directions
  • Might relocate in the future
Dynamic codes from QRMax let you change the destination URL without reprinting.

Practical Tips

  1. Use the share link, not a search URL — search URLs like google.com/maps/search/My+Business might return multiple results; the share link pins the exact location
  2. Include a call-to-action — print "Scan for Directions" next to the QR code; people need to know what they'll get before scanning
  3. Test on both iOS and Android — Google Maps links open differently on each platform; verify the experience on both before printing
  4. Combine with a phone number — on business cards, place the QR code next to your phone number; some customers prefer to call, others prefer to navigate

What if my business isn't on Google Maps yet?

First, claim your business on Google Business Profile. Once your listing is live and verified, you'll have a shareable Google Maps link to encode in your QR code. The verification process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Yes. Use an Apple Maps link (https://maps.apple.com/?q=...) if your audience is primarily iPhone users. For a universal solution, use a Google Maps link — it works on both Android and iOS (opens in the browser on iPhones without Google Maps installed).

Should I include my full address alongside the QR code?

Yes. Not everyone wants to scan a QR code — some prefer to type the address into their GPS or navigation app. Include both the QR code and the written address on printed materials.

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