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Use the share link from Google Maps for a shop, office, event venue, delivery destination, or saved place. Encoding the shared link is often more reliable than manually typing an address because the URL can preserve the chosen place or directions information.
This generator stores the link you give it. It cannot verify private or restricted map links, and Google may change how a particular shared link behaves. Open the link in a private browser window before printing so you know visitors can access it.
How to use this tool
- Open the destination in Google Maps and choose Share.
- Paste the copied link into the tool.
- Scan the code and confirm the destination is correct.
Practical guidance
A Maps share link can preserve a named place, route reference, business listing, or pin selected in Google Maps. Use the platform’s own share action to copy the intended public link instead of copying a browser URL that contains account-specific details. For venues, place the QR code beside the written address so people have a fallback if scanning is inconvenient.
Checks before you use the output
Open the shared link in a logged-out browser and on a phone. Make sure it shows the intended place rather than a search result with several similar businesses. If you use the code in a brochure or invitation, confirm that the place will remain valid for the duration of the campaign and keep a readable street address nearby.
Questions and answers
Can I encode directions rather than a place?
Yes. Paste a share link for directions if Google Maps provides one.
Can the code make a private place public?
No. It only stores the link; access permissions remain controlled by the destination service.
Can this code show a turn-by-turn route?
It encodes the Maps share URL you provide. Route display and navigation depend on the link format, Google Maps, and the scanning device.