Geocoding API - precise coordinates for your addresses and locations
Convert addresses into precise geographic coordinates and vice versa with our powerful Geocoding API. Benefit from forward and reverse geocoding worldwide – GDPR-compliant and available from €0.
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What is Geocoding?
Forward Geocoding
Enter an address to get precise coordinates. Ideal for location maps, store locators, route planning, and data visualisation.
Reverse Geocoding
Enter coordinates to get an address. Ideal for GPS tracking, logistics, location-based services, and geospatial applications.
Precise location visualisation
Experience our Geocoding API live: enter an address or select one of the examples. The map automatically zooms into the matching location and highlights the exact building or entire street segment. This is made possible by combining the Geocoding API with the Details API. For each result, it provides the precise geographic coordinates, the matching address, and, if required, the complete administrative hierarchy – available worldwide.
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Feaures of the Geocoding API
Flexible address input
Submit addresses in a single field or as structured data across multiple fields. Our Geocoding API supports both formats.
- Single slot: enter the complete address in one field
- Structured: submit address components across multiple fields
- Multiple data formats: supports formats such as JSON or XML
- High accuracy: reliable results even for complex addresses
Use cases
Geocoding is more than just a technical process. It forms the basis of numerous applications and services that influence the way businesses and individuals interact with location-based services on a daily basis.
- For Store Locator & FilialFinder
- CRM data enrichment and cleansing
- Delivery and catchment area analysis
- Location maps and data visualisation
Certifications & security
YellowMap AG develops and operates SmartMaps in German data centres and holds the most important seals for data protection, data security, and digital sovereignty.
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Hosting in Germany
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Frequently asked questions about SmartMaps Geocoding
Geocoding converts textual addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). Reverse Geocoding does the opposite: it uses geographic coordinates to determine an address.
For more information, read our in-depth article on Geocoding with SmartMaps.
I’m happy to help - how can I assist you?
Christopher Schmitt
Maps-Specialist
Tel.: +49 721 9638-125
geosolutions@yellowmap.de
