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Reverse Geocoding

Reverse geocoding converts geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude) into human-readable addresses.

When to Use

Use reverse geocoding when you have:

  • GPS coordinates from mobile devices
  • Location data from IoT sensors
  • Coordinates from mapping applications
  • Lat/long values that need address labels

How to Use

Step 1: Prepare Your File

Your file should have columns for latitude and longitude:

csv
id,latitude,longitude
1,40.7128,-74.0060
2,34.0522,-118.2437
3,41.8781,-87.6298

Step 2: Select Reverse Geocoding Mode

After uploading, toggle the geocoding mode to Reverse Geocoding.

Reverse Mode

Step 3: Map Coordinate Columns

Select which columns contain:

  • Latitude - Values typically between -90 and 90
  • Longitude - Values typically between -180 and 180

Step 4: Process

Click Process and wait for results.

Results

Your output will include:

FieldDescription
Street NumberBuilding number
StreetStreet name
CityCity name
StateState/province
ZipPostal code
CountryCountry name
Formatted AddressComplete formatted address

Coordinate Formats

CSV2GEO accepts coordinates in decimal degrees format:

Valid Formats

  • 40.7128 (decimal degrees) ✓
  • -74.0060 (negative for West/South) ✓

Not Supported

  • 40° 42' 46" (degrees/minutes/seconds) ✗
  • N 40.7128, W 74.0060 (cardinal directions) ✗

Convert DMS to decimal degrees before uploading.

Next Steps

Batch Geocoding Made Easy