What is Map Link Extractor?
Map Link Extractor is a high-performance GIS utility designed to solve a common bottleneck: turning a list of web links into map-ready coordinates. While a standard URL might hide the coordinates behind a redirect or a shortened string, our engine resolves these in the cloud using a 6-layer fallback system.
It doesn't just look at the URL string — it simulates a browser visit to capture redirect destinations, parses HTML states, and extracts embedded metadata that standard regex might miss.
When Should You Use This Tool?
- •You have a spreadsheet of 5,000 store locations provided only as Google Maps links.
- •You need to convert shortened 'maps.app.goo.gl' links to exact coordinates.
- •You are migrating data from a mobile 'Save' list to a professional GIS system.
- •You want to audit a list of links to ensure they all resolve to valid locations.
How to Use Map Link Extractor
- Upload your CSV/Excel file or paste URLs manually.
- Click 'Start Extraction' to begin the asynchronous resolution.
- Monitor the real-time progress bar and extraction stages.
- Review health metrics — the tool flags potential bot detection issues.
- Download the enriched CSV with Latitude, Longitude, and Resolution Method.
Real-World Use Cases
Retail Expansion
Quickly map competitor locations by extracting coordinates from public store locators that only provide map links.
Logistics & Delivery
Convert customer-provided shared locations into precise GPS coordinates for driver route planning.
Supported Formats & Limits
- Input Formats: .csv, .xlsx, .xls, .txt (one URL per line)
- Max Batch Size: 10,000 URLs per job
- Supported Links: Google Maps (Standard & Shortened), Bing Maps, Google Search result URLs
- Privacy: Cloud-processed for speed. URLs are never stored after the job is completed.



