Geocodes & Geocoding

What is Geocoding?

Address geocoding, or simply geocoding, is an intricate task that involves multiple datasets and the processing of converting text-based descriptions of locations into geographic coordinates, which you can use to place markers on a map. 

Why use Geocodes?

Geocodes are an efficient way to help import large amounts of data from a CSV file. 

Scribble Maps and Geocodes

Upload your file and your account will automatically debit a single geocode for each location you import/convert from an address into coordinates for a marker's location.

To learn how to upload a CVS file, visit: Import List/Spreadsheet (.CSV) data to produce markers on a map - (MS Excel/Google Sheets/etc.)

Pro Basic = 500 Geocodes/month

Pro Business = 5,000/month

• The Geocodes renew each month for both plans but do not carry over from one month to the next.
   
• If you get a year subscription you can not use them cumulatively in the first month.
   
• If the spreadsheet you are importing already has the latitude and longitude it will not use a geocode.
   
• Once you use a geocode you don’t have to use one again for the same map.

Purchasing Geocodes

If you do need to purchase extra Geocodes, Scribble Maps offers a wide variety of bulk pricing options:

We always recommend that you first spend the free geocodes that are included in your Pro account.

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To learn more about purchasing geocodes, visit Purchase more geocodes for our step-by-step guide.