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Geo Location QR Code

The camera app can scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.

A location QR code stores a place as coordinates, using the geo: format or a regular map link. When scanned, it shows the exact spot on a map and can start navigation.

Also called geo: QR, map QR code, location QR.

In this family

Specifications

Standard	'geo:' URI (RFC 5870); map URLs are a common alternative
Character set	Text (latitude,longitude[,altitude])
Capacity	Short
Error correction	QR error correction
Dimension	2D matrix

Where it is used

Event venues, real estate, tourism, delivery points

People use it for event venues, real estate, tourism, delivery points.

The app returns the location text. It does not open a map.

Example

geo:48.2082,16.3738

Scan and create

Create this code Camera app Zebra app

Create this code opens the barcode generator with this symbology and the sample text filled in.

The camera app can scan this and shows it as QR Code. It returns the raw text. It does not open links, look up products, or start a payment. The desktop companion types that text into the focused field.

The Zebra app can scan this. It returns the raw text.

Questions

How do I open a location from a QR code?

The camera app returns the location text, such as geo:48.2082,16.3738. It does not open a map. You can copy the text into a maps app yourself.

Does the geo: format work on iPhone?

This page does not claim that every phone opens a geo: link. The camera app returns the text either way.

Should I use coordinates or a map link?

Coordinates are the geo: form. A map link is an ordinary web address. The camera app returns whichever text is in the symbol and does not choose a map.