Choose ScribbleMaps or Google when importing addresses

Geocoding converts an address into coordinates for placement on your map. Import List offers two providers: ScribbleMaps and Google. Each provider has its own allowance.

Choose a provider

1. Open Import List and load your spreadsheet or CSV.
2. Check which columns contain your address information.
3. Use the Geocoding provider dropdown to select ScribbleMaps or Google.
4. Check the remaining allowance shown for that provider. The help icon beside the dropdown explains the separate allowances and batch limit.
5. Choose Map Now to start.

Rows that use coordinates do not need address geocoding. Include the street, city, state or region, and country where applicable to help the geocoder find the right location.

Retry unmatched addresses with Google

If ScribbleMaps cannot match some addresses, the panel may display Geocode with Google.

• Option 1: Select Geocode with Google to retry the unmatched addresses with Google.
• Option 2: Select Skip to continue without retrying.

The Google pass uses your Google allowance or purchased Google geocodes. The confirmation shows the maximum number it may use. Using Google results switches the map to Google. Choosing ScribbleMaps never starts a paid Google pass automatically.

Review the results

Check the mapped locations before using them for your work. No provider is guaranteed to find every address. Correct incomplete addresses and try again when needed.

See also

• Google and ScribbleMaps geocode allowances and top-ups
• Large address imports, queued geocoding, and cancellation