What is Geolocation Viewer?

Shows your current GPS coordinates with latitude, longitude, altitude, and accuracy. Copy them in decimal or DMS format, or open your location directly in Google Maps.

The viewer reads your position from the device's Geolocation API, which combines GPS (outdoor), Wi-Fi triangulation (indoor), and cell-tower signal. Outputs include decimal degrees (40.7128, -74.0060), DMS (40° 42' 46.08" N), altitude in metres when available, and the accuracy radius. A single tap opens the spot in your default maps app.

How to use

1. Allow location access when prompted — the tool uses your device's GPS to determine your position.
2. View your coordinates displayed with latitude, longitude, altitude, and accuracy radius.
3. Copy your coordinates in different formats (decimal degrees, DMS) or share your location.

When to use

• Recording the exact location of a hiking trailhead before signal drops out.
• Reading a property's coordinates to share with a delivery driver.
• Pasting coordinates into a survey form, photo metadata, or weather query.

Result

View your current position: 40.7128 N, 74.0060 W (New York City), altitude 10m, accuracy 5m.

FAQ

Why does the accuracy show 50m or more sometimes?

Accuracy depends on how many GPS satellites your device sees. Indoors, in dense cities, or under tree cover, the device falls back to Wi-Fi or cell positioning, which is less precise. Step outside, wait 10–20 seconds, and the radius usually shrinks.

Does this work indoors with no GPS lock?

Yes, but only on devices that support assisted positioning. Phones use nearby Wi-Fi networks and cell towers to estimate location, accurate to roughly 30–100m. Desktops without GPS will fall back entirely on IP geolocation, which can be off by kilometres.

What's the difference between decimal degrees and DMS?

Decimal degrees (40.7128, -74.0060) is one number per axis and works directly with maps, GIS software, and most APIs. DMS (40° 42' 46.08" N) is the traditional format from paper maps, used in aviation and marine navigation. Both describe the same point.

Why does my browser ask for permission?

Location data is sensitive, so the platform requires explicit consent for every site. The prompt appears once per site and your answer is remembered. If you deny by mistake, click the lock icon in the address bar to clear the choice.

Can the tool track me continuously?

Yes, if you flip on Live tracking it switches to the watchPosition API and updates every reading as you move. Leave the toggle off and the viewer still works the old way: one read per Get Location tap. Either way nothing is logged and nothing leaves your device.

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