About
About CoordConv
CoordConv is a browser-based coordinate conversion workspace for people who move between GPS, GIS, mapping, field collection, and spatial data tools. It exists to remove the friction of seeing the same location expressed as DD, DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, Geohash, or Plus Code depending on the device, dataset, or application in front of you.
Why we built it
Geospatial work often breaks flow in small but expensive ways: a spreadsheet stores decimal degrees, a field team shares UTM, a report needs DMS, a map pin arrives as a Plus Code, or a system expects longitude first. CoordConv is built to reduce that format friction so users can check, convert, and continue working without opening multiple tools.
Format-aware from the start
Paste a coordinate string in a common GPS or GIS format and the tool is designed to identify it quickly, show the parsed result clearly, and convert it into the output style you actually need.
Built for browser-first workflows
Core coordinate conversion runs in the browser, which keeps the tool fast for day-to-day use and reduces the need to send conversion inputs to a server.
Made for real geospatial handoffs
CoordConv is designed for the moments when data moves between maps, field notes, spreadsheets, GPS devices, GIS software, and web applications that all expect different coordinate formats.
Who it is for
The product is aimed at practical coordinate handling, not just one niche workflow. That includes:
- GIS analysts and mapping teams cleaning up mixed coordinate inputs
- Developers who need readable conversions for geospatial apps or databases
- Field staff, inspectors, researchers, and outdoor teams working from mobile devices
- Operations teams that need to switch between lat/long, UTM, MGRS, Geohash, or Plus Code quickly
How we approach the product
- Clarity over mystery. Results should show what was detected, what was converted, and how the output is labeled.
- Speed for practical work. Common conversions should be usable in seconds without accounts, setup, or clutter.
- Privacy by default. Core conversion workflows are designed to happen locally in the browser whenever possible.
- Useful scope. We focus on coordinate formats people actually encounter in GPS, mapping, field operations, and lightweight GIS workflows.
Scope and limitations
A coordinate converter is only as useful as the context around it. Format conversion is not the same thing as confirming the correct datum, map projection, or operational suitability of a result.
- CoordConv is a general-purpose utility, not a certified surveying, navigation, or legal-boundary determination service.
- Users should verify datum, projection, zone, hemisphere, and coordinate order before relying on results in production or operational contexts.
- For safety-critical, regulatory, engineering, or survey-control work, use independent verification and the authoritative standards required by your project.
Contact
Questions, partnership inquiries, or product feedback can be sent to info@coordconv.com.