> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/ja/llms.txt)

# geocoding

**Geocoding** is the process of taking an address or name of a place and converting it into [latitude and longitude](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/ja/glossary/lat-lon/) values. The [Mapbox Geocoding API](https://docs.mapbox.com/api/search/geocoding/) allows you to performs two types of geocoding: *forward geocoding* and *reverse geocoding*.

*Forward geocoding* converts text into geographic coordinates. For example, forward geocoding turns the address `2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW` into [coordinate](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/ja/glossary/lat-lon/) values of `-77.050,38.889`.

*Reverse geocoding* converts geographic coordinates into a text description, for example, turning `-77.050,38.889` into the address `2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW`.

You can access the Mapbox Geocoding API directly, or by using one of several [wrapper libraries](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/ja/getting-started/search/#wrapping-libraries) to integrate it into applications across platforms.

**Related resources:**

-   Getting started: [Search](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/ja/getting-started/search/)
-   [Mapbox Geocoding API documentation](https://docs.mapbox.com/api/search/geocoding/)