Help — GetCoordinates.Online
What is GetCoordinates.Online?
GetCoordinates.Online is a free, browser-based tool accessible from any desktop or mobile device. Its purpose is to make it easy to identify, save, and export geographic coordinates without installing anything or creating an account.
Key features:
- Coordinate identification: Click anywhere on the map to place a marker and instantly read its coordinates (up to 7 decimal places).
- Layer management: Organize markers into named, color-coded layers. Toggle visibility, labels, color, or delete layers at any time.
- Data persistence: Markers, layers, and per-layer label settings are saved in your browser's IndexedDB storage and restored automatically on your next visit.
- Export to GeoJSON or KML: Download your markers in the format that suits your workflow — GeoJSON for GIS tools, KML for Google Earth.
- Current location: Place a marker at your GPS position with one tap.
How to use the Map Tools?
At the bottom center of the screen you'll find a toolbar. Each button controls a specific action:
How to add a marker to the map?
- Click the Add marker button in the toolbar. It will turn blue to indicate it is active.
- Click or tap anywhere on the map to place the marker at that location.
- A dialog will appear. Enter a name for the marker and, if you have multiple layers, select which layer it should belong to.
- Click Add marker to confirm, or Cancel to discard.
How to read coordinates from a marker?
- Click or tap on any marker on the map. It will turn orange to indicate it is selected.
- The coordinates (latitude, longitude) appear in the bottom toolbar, with up to 7 decimal places.
- Click the icon next to the coordinates to copy them to your clipboard.
How to move a marker?
- Click the Move marker button in the toolbar. It turns blue when active.
- Click and drag any marker to its new position on the map.
- Click the button again to exit move mode.
How to download markers?
Click the Download button to open the format selector. Choose between GeoJSON and KML.
GeoJSON exports to marked_points.geojson. Compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, and any GeoJSON-aware tool. Each feature includes layerName and layerColor properties.
KML exports to marked_points.kml. Compatible with Google Earth, Google Maps, and GIS tools that support KML. Markers are grouped into folders by layer, each with the layer's color applied.
Both formats include only markers from visible layers. Hidden layers are excluded.
How to delete a marker?
- Click on the marker you want to delete. It will turn orange.
- Click the Delete marker button in the toolbar.
- Confirm the deletion in the dialog that appears. The marker will be immediately removed from the map and from storage.
- You can also press the Delete key on your keyboard after selecting a marker.
How to zoom to fit all markers?
The Zoom Fit button adjusts the map view to show all markers from visible layers at once — useful after adding many markers or returning from a distant location.
- Click the button in the toolbar.
- The map animates smoothly to frame all visible markers.
- Markers in hidden layers are not included in the fit.
- You can also zoom to a single layer using the button in each layer row inside the Layers panel.
How to edit a marker?
- Click on the marker you want to edit. It will turn orange.
- Click the Edit button in the toolbar.
- A dialog appears pre-filled with the marker's current name and layer. You can change either or both.
- Click Save changes to confirm. If you changed the layer, the marker moves to the new layer instantly.
- If labels are enabled for that layer, the updated name appears on the map immediately.
How to use layers?
Layers let you organize markers into named, color-coded groups. The layers panel also controls base map visibility and per-layer label display.
- Click the Layers button in the toolbar to open the layers panel.
- The Base map row at the top controls the OpenStreetMap tile visibility. Click to hide it (useful for a clean export or dark background).
- The active layer (where new markers will be placed) is highlighted in blue. Click any layer row to make it the active layer.
- Use the button to show or hide a layer's markers.
- Use the button to toggle marker name labels for that layer. The icon turns solid when labels are on. This setting is saved per layer.
- Use the button to zoom the map to fit all markers in that layer.
- Click the color circle to change a layer's color. All its markers update instantly.
- Use the button to rename a layer inline.
- Use the button to delete a layer and all its markers (cannot be undone).
- Click + Add layer at the bottom to create a new layer with a custom name and color.
How to add a marker at my current location?
- Click the My location button in the toolbar.
- If prompted, allow the browser to access your location.
- A dialog will appear asking for a name and layer. Fill it in and confirm.
- The map will animate to center on your new marker.
If geolocation is denied or unavailable, the app will notify you with an error message.
A product of NFO Systems