How do I create a QR code for directions?

Enter your business address or drop a pin on a map in Qrinly's location QR generator. The QR code encodes the coordinates and opens Maps pre-loaded when scanned.

Will the QR code open Google Maps or Apple Maps?

It depends on the device. iPhone typically opens Apple Maps. Android opens Google Maps. The QR code opens the native Maps app on each device automatically — no choice required from the customer.

Can I update the location without reprinting?

Yes. If you move premises or change entrances, update the destination URL in your Qrinly dashboard. All printed materials keep working and point to the new location.

Does a directions QR code work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Any modern smartphone scans the QR with the built-in camera app. The Maps app opens automatically — no additional app required.

Can I track how many people use the QR code for directions?

Managed redirects can record an event when a dynamic QR code is scanned or a short link is clicked. Create a free account to save managed assets and view dashboard analytics. Available dimensions depend on the event type and can include timestamp, device, country, and referrer. Create separate managed codes per placement to see which print channel drives the most navigation intent.

Can I use one QR code for multiple locations?

Not for multiple simultaneously — a QR code points to one destination. Create separate location QR codes per branch, each with its own address and analytics.

Can I use a directions QR code for a temporary location?

Yes. Dynamic QR codes are ideal for pop-ups and temporary venues. Update the destination to the temporary address for the event period, then redirect back to your permanent location.

What is the best size for a directions QR code on print?

Minimum 2 × 2 cm for reliable scanning. For window stickers and signage, larger is better — 5 × 5 cm or more ensures easy scanning from a distance.

Are directions QR codes free?

Generating and downloading is free with no account required. A free Qrinly account adds dynamic redirect (so you can update the location), per-scan analytics, and persistent code storage.

Can I add directions alongside other information in a QR code?

A single QR code points to one destination — but a link-in-bio QR can open a page with navigation, contact details, and other links in one scan.

Help customers find you instantly

QR on your shopfront or window, short link in messages and emails — maps opens pre-loaded with your location, no typing, no wrong turns.

Opens Maps instantlyNo address typingWorks on all phonesUpdate if you move

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Use cases

Common workflows

Different teams apply the same QR workflow in different ways.

Retail stores and boutiques

Window sticker QR — passersby who cannot visit now scan to navigate back later.

Event venues and pop-ups

Event flyers and posters carry the QR — attendees navigate from wherever they are on the day.

Hotels and accommodations

Confirmation cards and booking emails carry the QR — guests navigate on arrival without calling reception.

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Restaurants and cafés

Takeaway bags carry a 'Find us again' QR — satisfied customers navigate back.

See setup

Parking and delivery instructions

Directional signs with QR route drivers to the right entrance, loading bay, or car park level.

Medical and professional services

Appointment reminder cards carry a navigation QR — patients arrive at the correct entrance of a complex building.

Setup guide

How to set it up

From setup to live in a few minutes.

1
Enter your location
Add your address or drop a map pin in Qrinly's location QR generator. The QR code will open Maps pre-loaded with your exact coordinates when scanned.
2
Customise and download
Add your brand colours or logo and download as PNG or SVG for print.
3
Place on customer touchpoints
Add to storefront windows, event flyers, business cards, parking signs, receipts, or anywhere a customer might decide to visit.
4
Update if your location changes
Moving premises or changing entrances? Update the destination URL in your dashboard — printed materials keep working.

Dynamic links

Why dynamic links improve this workflow

An editable destination keeps your workflow flexible — update where customers land without reprinting or resharing.

Update if you move premises

Change the location destination in your dashboard without reprinting a single sticker, flyer, or card.

Redirect for events

Point to a temporary event address during the event window, then redirect back to your permanent location.

Track navigation intent

See how many people scan for directions per placement — which channel sends the most new visitors to your door.

Multiple locations

Create separate QR codes per branch or location — each trackable independently with its own scan analytics.

Entrance and parking variants

Use separate codes for main entrance, trade entrance, and car park — route different visitor types appropriately.

No reprinting for roadworks or detours

Temporary road changes affect printed addresses permanently. Update the QR destination and re-route customers within minutes.

Where to use it

Recommended placements

Choose placements where the scan is easy and the intent is clear.

Storefront window stickersEvent flyers and postersBusiness cardsParking and entrance signsAppointment reminder cardsTakeaway bagsConfirmation emails (with print QR)Reception desk display cards

Comparison

QR navigation vs printing your address

How customers find your location from print — and which method actually gets them there.

Location QR codeRecommended

Opens Maps with destination pre-loaded — customer taps Start and navigates. No typing, no errors, no friction.

Printed address

Customer must manually open Maps and type the address correctly. Prone to errors, easy to abandon.

Printed Google Maps URL

Long and impossible to type accurately from print. Near-zero conversion to actual navigation.

Why it works

Why teams use Qrinly for directions

A directions QR code opens Google Maps or Apple Maps with your location pre-loaded — customers tap Start and navigate directly to your door. Printing an address and expecting people to type it into their phone loses up to a third of potential visitors to friction and transcription errors. Place the code on any print where a customer might decide to visit: storefront windows, event flyers, business cards, and takeaway bags. Qrinly QR codes are dynamic — if you move premises or change entrances, update the destination without replacing a single sticker.

Navigation opens pre-loaded — customers tap Start without typing a single character
Fewer lost customers — removes the friction between seeing your address and arriving
Works on iPhone and Android — opens the native Maps app automatically
Update the destination if you move, relocate, or change entrances
Track how many people use the QR for navigation per print run

Examples

Real-world examples

How different teams apply this workflow in practice.

Retail store

Window QR — passersby who cannot visit now scan the directions to return later.

Hotel

Booking confirmation card QR — guests navigate on arrival day without a single staff call.

Medical clinic

Appointment card QR routes patients to the correct building entrance in a complex.

Pop-up event

Social media post and flyer QR — followers navigate to the exact temporary location.

Restaurant

Takeaway bag QR with 'Find us again' — regular customers return without searching.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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