Batch Geocoder User Guide

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about using the Batch Geocoder tool effectively.

Input Formats

The Batch Geocoder accepts three types of location data:

Full Addresses

123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500

Cities and States

Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, Illinois
Miami Beach, FL

ZIP Codes

90210
10001
60614

Enter one location per line in the input box. The tool handles various address formats and automatically standardizes them through Google Maps.

File Import

Upload spreadsheet files instead of typing manually:

• CSV files (.csv) - Comma-separated values
• Excel files (.xlsx, .xls) - Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• TSV files (.tsv, .txt) - Tab-separated values

The tool automatically detects and extracts location data from your first column. Maximum file size is 10MB.

Understanding Accuracy Levels

Each geocoded result includes an accuracy indicator:

• Exact - Precise rooftop location for a specific address
• Interpolated - Estimated position along a street segment
• Geometric Center - Center point of a region (ZIP code, city)
• Approximate - General area when exact location cannot be determined

Higher accuracy levels mean more precise coordinates for mapping and routing.

Address Components

The tool parses each address into individual components:

• Street number and name
• City
• State/province
• ZIP/postal code
• Country

These structured fields are useful for database imports, mail merges, and data analysis.

Exporting Results

Click "Export to CSV" to download your geocoded data as a spreadsheet. The CSV file includes:

• Original input
• Latitude and longitude
• Formatted address
• Accuracy level
• All address components

The exported file works with Excel, Google Sheets, GIS software, mapping platforms, and databases.

Calculation History

Your past batches are automatically saved and accessible from the History tab. Each saved calculation shows:

• Date and time processed
• Number of locations geocoded
• Quick preview of results

Click any history item to reload and re-export the data. History is stored for 90 days.

Trial Limits

Free trial accounts can:

• Process 5 batches per day
• Geocode up to 10 locations per batch

Paid subscribers get unlimited batches and unlimited locations per batch.