Q:Is Reverse Geocoder free to use?
Yes, adding addresses to your points is fully free.
Q:Does Reverse Geocoder upload my files to a server?
No, your coordinate list is processed locally with no upload required.
Q:What file formats does Reverse Geocoder support?
Supports KML files and manual coordinate entry.
Q:Which geocoding service is used?
The tool uses OpenStreetMap Nominatim for free and open address lookups.
Q:What is reverse geocoding?
Reverse geocoding is the process of converting GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) into a human-readable address — for example, turning 34.052, -118.243 into '350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA'. This tool does it in bulk for hundreds or thousands of points at once.
Q:Is there a limit on how many coordinates I can convert?
The tool uses the public OpenStreetMap Nominatim API which has rate limits. For large datasets (1,000+ points), requests are automatically throttled to ensure reliability. Batch CSV processing typically handles 500-1000 rows comfortably.
Q:How accurate are the addresses?
Results are sourced from OpenStreetMap (OSM), which is highly accurate in urban areas globally. In rural or unmapped areas, the tool returns the nearest known locality (e.g., county or district name).
Q:Is my location data uploaded to your servers?
Coordinate requests are sent to the OSM Nominatim API to retrieve address data — we do not store or log any of your coordinates or results. The API call is direct from your browser.
Q:What file size limits apply?
CSV files with up to 10,000 rows are supported. Large batches are processed at a throttled pace; results appear in real time as each address is returned.
