This release of Geocoding API v4 includes the Preview release of the following APIs:
- Geocode an address — Also called forward geocoding.
- Geocode a location — Also called reverse geocoding.
- Place geocoding — Retrieve an address from a place ID.
Continue to use the v3 APIs for Experimental features
Geocoding API v3 has several features in the Experimental stage, including:
To use these Experimental features you must use the v3 APIs.
We will continue to add features to the Geocoding API v4.
Implemented on the Google Cloud standard platform
Geocoding API v4 is implemented on the service infrastructure on Google Cloud. This implementation brings with it a more secure and trusted platform with enhanced security options like OAuth. This standard API design brings a level of consistency across the APIs that improve the efficiency of development with Geocoding API v4.
OAuth support added
Geocoding API v4 supports the use of OAuth 2.0 for authentication. Google supports common OAuth 2.0 scenarios such as those for a web server.
Field mask support added
Use field masks to specify what information the response should return. By default, a request returns all fields in the response object.
No cost for usage during Preview
Geocoding API v4 is in the pre-GA Preview stage, and there is no charge for API usage during Preview. API calls will appear on the Billing page in the Cloud Console, but charges will be $0.
Feedback
This is a Preview feature. We would appreciate feedback at [email protected].