Google Maps API Geocode Explained [2023]

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a better understanding of how to use Google Maps Geocoding API using its HTTP Interface as well as JavaScript SDK.

• What is Google Geocoding API
• How To Enable Geocoding API
• Convert Address To Latitude & Longitude
• Convert Latitude & Longitude To Address
• Geocoder Using JavaScript SDK
• Geocode API Price

Google Geocoding API

Geocoding API is one of the many services that Google Maps API eco-system offers.

Geocoding is a process of converting a human-readable physical address into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude values).

One of the very common uses is when you want to show a business location on the Google Maps on the website.

In order to use Geocoding API, you’ll need to do two things:

• Get An API Key
• Enable Geocoding Library

Enable Geocoding API

In your Google Cloud Platform Console, go to APIs & Services → Dashboard → Enable APIs & Services at the top and choose Maps JavaScript API from the API Library.