What this Place ID lookup does
A Google Place ID is a unique string (usually starting with ChIJ) that identifies one exact place in Google Maps. On its own it is just an opaque code. This tool decodes it back into the human-readable details: the place name, its full formatted address, and its precise latitude and longitude, plotted on a map so you can confirm you have the right location.
How to use it
- Paste a Google Place ID into the box above.
- Click Look up (or press Enter).
- Read the name, address, and coordinates, and see the pin drop on the map.
You can also link straight to a result by adding ?placeid=YOUR_ID to this page's URL.
Place ID to address
The lookup returns the place's full formatted address exactly as Google holds it. Useful for verifying a stored Place ID still points to the right business, or for turning a list of IDs back into mailing addresses.
Place ID to latitude and longitude
It also returns the place's coordinates (latitude and longitude). That is handy when you need to map a Place ID, calculate distances, or feed exact geocoordinates into another system that does not accept Place IDs directly.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get a Place ID?
Use the Place ID Finder to search by name or address, or follow the step-by-step guide.
It says "no place found". Why?
The Place ID may be mistyped, or it may have been retired. Google recommends refreshing a stored Place ID if it is more than 12 months old. Re-find it with the Place ID Finder and try again.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It is completely free and needs no Google API key or account.