Point Validator — Validate Lat, Lon & KML lon,lat Pins
Free point validator for KML and map workflows: paste a decimal lat, lon pair, confirm both axes are Earth-valid, then copy human lat,lon or KML lon,lat and preview the pin on OpenStreetMap. Ideal first step before Circle Generator, Destination Calculator, or coverage maps.
Key features
- Accepts decimal lat, lon (comma separated)
- Range-checks latitude (−90…90) and longitude (−180…180)
- Outputs human lat,lon and KML lon,lat formats
- Map preview confirms the pin location instantly
What Point Validator does
It parses a coordinate pair, validates both axes, formats clean decimals for copy/paste, and shows an OpenStreetMap pin so you can visually confirm the business or sample location before generating geometry.
Why local SEO and GBP teams use it
Validate the store pin before Circle Generator rings, Destination rays, or rank-grid samples. Catch swapped lat/lon early — values like 78° as “latitude” usually mean the columns are flipped.
Human vs KML order
Human form is lat, lon. KML and many GIS formats use lon,lat. This tool outputs both so you never paste the wrong order into Earth.
How to use this tool (best practice)
1) Paste lat, lon. 2) Validate. 3) Confirm the map pin. 4) Copy lat,lon or KML lon,lat. Next: Circle Generator, Destination Calculator, or Distance Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Point Validator free?
Yes. It is free on GBP Local Ranker’s KML Workbench at /free-tools/kml-workbench/point-validator — no login required for basic use.
Example Hyderabad pin?
Try 17.4401, 78.3489 — a common Gachibowli demo point used across our Workbench tools.
What format should I paste?
Decimal degrees as lat, lon with a comma — for example 17.4401, 78.3489.
Are spaces required?
Optional. 17.44,78.35 and 17.44, 78.35 both work.
What if I pasted lon,lat by mistake?
If the first number is outside ±90, the parser may detect a swap. Still double-check on the map — Latitude/Longitude Validators help clean axes separately.
Is altitude supported?
Not required. Validation is 2D (latitude and longitude only).
Do Plus Codes work here?
No. Convert Plus Codes to lat/lon first, then paste the decimal pair.
What does the map show?
An OpenStreetMap preview centered on your validated pin so you can confirm the location visually.
What should I do after validation?
Copy the pin into Circle Generator, Destination Calculator, Midpoint, or Distance Calculator.
Where is the full KML Workbench suite?
Open All KML Workbench Tools at /free-tools/kml-workbench for latitude/longitude validators, circle generator, and more.