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GeoJSON Point Example & Generator

A GeoJSON Point stores a single location as [longitude, latitude]. Click the map to place points and watch the GeoJSON update live on the right.

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What is a GeoJSON Point?

A Point is the simplest GeoJSON geometry: one position written as [longitude, latitude] (optionally followed by an altitude in metres). Wrapped in a Feature, it can carry any properties you like, such as a name.

{
  "type": "Feature",
  "geometry": {
    "type": "Point",
    "coordinates": [-74.0445, 40.6892]
  },
  "properties": { "name": "Statue of Liberty" }
}

Longitude first

GeoJSON (RFC 7946) always puts longitude before latitude — the opposite of the "lat, lng" order you see in Google Maps. Mixing them up is the most common GeoJSON mistake: a point meant for New York ends up in Antarctica. This generator always writes the correct order, and the Copy lat, lng button gives you the Google-Maps order when you need it.

Several points

Several points are usually stored as a FeatureCollection of Point features (each with its own properties). A MultiPoint geometry also exists, but it shares one set of properties for all positions, so it's less common in practice.

How to use it

  1. The Marker tool is already active — click (or tap) the map to place a point. Press Done when you have enough.
  2. Click a marker to select it: drag it to move it, and give it a name or description in the panel.
  3. The GeoJSON tab shows the FeatureCollection live; press Copy, or use Export to download .geojson, KML, Shapefile or WKT.
  4. Need the coordinates only? Select the point and press “Copy lat, lng”.

Common Use Cases

  • Marking stores, offices or customers
  • Test data for web maps (Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers)
  • Checking the coordinate order of an API
  • Pinning photo or survey locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the order of coordinates in GeoJSON?
Longitude first, then latitude: [lng, lat]. Google Maps and most people write “lat, lng”, which is the reverse. The validator in the GeoJSON tab warns you when coordinates look swapped.
How many decimal places should I use?
Six decimals are about 10 cm, which is more than enough for almost everything. Choose 5, 6, 7 or full precision under Export.
Can I add properties to a point?
Yes. Select the point to edit its name, description, colour and any other properties. They are saved in the feature’s "properties" object.

Why use this tool?

  • Correct [lng, lat] order every time
  • Names and descriptions as properties
  • Copy as GeoJSON, WKT or lat/lng
  • Free, in your browser, no account

Privacy

Your shapes and files stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Map tiles come from OpenStreetMap or Esri, and place searches go to OpenStreetMap Nominatim.

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