Open Location Code Plus Codes Encoder / Decoder

Open Location Code Plus Codes Encoder / Decoder | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

Tool usage guide

Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.

Key facts

Category: Geography
Input types: select, number, text
Output type: html
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

Convert latitude and longitude to Google Plus Codes, decode full Plus Codes into coordinate bounds, or shorten and recover local codes with a reference location. Choose a precision from 10 to 12 digits to control the grid detail.

When to use

Create a Plus Code from latitude and longitude for a precise location reference.
Decode a full Plus Code to inspect its coordinate bounds and center point.
Shorten or recover a local Plus Code when you have a nearby reference location.

How it works

1Choose Encode, Decode, Shorten full code, or Recover short code.
2Enter the required latitude, longitude, or Plus Code values.
3For short-code operations, provide the reference latitude and reference longitude.
4Select a precision of 10, 11, or 12 digits when encoding, then review the grid precision and center point.

Use cases

Share precise locations in areas where a conventional street address is unavailable or unclear.
Inspect the geographic area represented by a full Plus Code using its bounds and center point.
Convert between full and local Plus Codes for location records and field coordination.

Examples

1. Encode Googleplex coordinates

Developer

Background

A developer has the Googleplex coordinates 37.4219999, -122.0840575 and needs a full Plus Code.

Problem

The coordinates are difficult to share as a compact location reference.

How to use

Select Encode, enter latitude 37.4219999 and longitude -122.0840575, then choose 11 digits.

Operation: Encode; Latitude: 37.4219999; Longitude: -122.0840575; Precision: 11 digits.

Outcome

The tool returns the full Plus Code 849VCWC8+Q9W and identifies its refinement cell.

2. Recover a local short code

Field coordinator

Background

A field coordinator has a local code such as CWC8+R9 and knows the nearby reference coordinates.

Problem

The short code needs local geographic context before it can be used as a complete location code.

How to use

Select Recover short code, enter CWC8+R9, and provide the reference latitude and reference longitude.

Outcome

FAQ

What is a Plus Code?

A Plus Code is a location code derived from geographic coordinates and represented as a grid-based code.

How do I encode coordinates?

Choose Encode, enter a latitude between -90 and 90 and a longitude between -180 and 180, then select the desired precision.

What does decoding a Plus Code show?

Decoding a full Plus Code shows its coordinate bounds, grid precision, and center point.

Why do short codes need a reference location?

A reference latitude and longitude provide the local context needed to shorten or recover a Plus Code.

Which precision should I choose?

Use 10 digits for an area-level result, 11 digits for a doorstep-level result, or 12 digits for finer detail.

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Overview

When to use

How it works

Use cases

Examples

1. Encode Googleplex coordinates

2. Recover a local short code

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