Share any location across all major map services with a single, universal link. No more platform barriers—just seamless location sharing.
mapfwd.com is a free tool that generates universal shareable links for any location. Instead of sending different links for different map apps, send one link that works for everyone. Add /a/ to any URL to automatically redirect users to their native map app based on their OS.
Type an address, paste coordinates, drop a map URL, or click on our interactive map
We instantly process your input and extract or geocode coordinates with precision
Get a universal link with options for Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, and 10+ more services
mapfwd.com accepts multiple input types and intelligently converts them to universal coordinates
Get started in three simple steps
Type an address, paste coordinates, drop a URL, or click the map. For directions, toggle the Directions switch and add your destination.
Click "Get Link to Point" (or "Get Link to Directions" if you're routing). We'll process your input and generate a universal link page with all map services.
Copy the universal mapfwd.com URL or individual map service links. Recipients can choose their preferred navigation app—Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, or any of 10+ options.
Latitude, longitude in any format: 48.8584, 2.2945
Full or partial addresses with autocomplete: "Eiffel Tower, Paris"
Links from Google Maps, Apple Maps, or short URLs like maps.app.goo.gl/...
Click anywhere on our map to select a precise location
Use your device's GPS to share where you are right now
Generate links for routes between two locations, complete with start and end points
Links for Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, OpenStreetMap, HERE, Bing, and more
Automatically detects and extracts coordinates for point or directions from map URLs
Mobile links automatically open native apps when available
Add /a/ to any URL to automatically redirect users to their native map app based on their OS.
Instantly copy any map link or the universal mapfwd.com URL to share
No accounts, no tracking, no data storage. Your locations stay private
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