Photon
OSM geocoder
Last verified: 1 October 2026
Photon is a search-as-you-type geocoding service based on OpenStreetMap and operated by komoot. It supports typo tolerance, multiple languages and reverse geocoding, with GeoJSON results. Usage must be fair or it will be throttled.
Services
- Typeahead search
- Reverse geocoding
- Geographic bias and language choice
- GeoJSON results
Access requirements
Public API without a key; extensive use is throttled, no availability guarantee.
Sandbox: Yes
Sources
- Photon (new tab), verified on 1 October 2026Official site consulted