Geocode.xyz

API

Worldwide forward/reverse geocoding, batch processing & geoparsing API

Overview

Geocode.xyz API offers RESTful endpoints for forward (address-to-coordinates) and reverse (coordinates-to-address) geocoding, batch operations for bulk location queries, and geoparsing to extract location entities from unstructured text. Responses are primarily JSON with optional XML support. Use cases include validating user addresses in e-commerce platforms, mapping customer locations for logistics routing, enriching content with location metadata via geoparsing, and batch processing location datasets for business analytics. It covers global locations, making it suitable for international applications.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://geocode.xyz/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
Worldwide coverage
Forward/reverse geocoding
Batch processing
Geoparsing
JSON/XML response formats

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Geocode.xyz free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid plans are available for higher volume and advanced features like batch processing.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic requests may not need an API key, but for higher rate limits and batch operations, an API key (via registration) is recommended.

? What is the response format?

Responses are usually JSON, with optional XML format accessible via request parameters.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Geocoding

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy RESTful integration
⊕ Global location data coverage
⊕ Supports batch operations & geoparsing
⊕ Flexible JSON/XML response options

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Paid plans required for high-volume batch requests
⊖ Occasional latency for remote location queries