Readit NewsFreeGuessr commented on Geoutil.com – Measure distances, areas, and convert geo data in the browser geoutil.com... · Posted by u/FreeGuessr
If you read the about page it lists the open source tools it used to make it, primarily turf.js so a library for others to do it already exists.
Exactly. I didn't think about open-sourcing but it's interesting idea, allow others to add more e.g. file formats to convert etc.. code would be need to be cleaned up more thought :D
FreeGuessr commented on Geoutil.com – Measure distances, areas, and convert geo data in the browser geoutil.com... · Posted by u/FreeGuessr
GPX file support would be a great addition! Thank you.
Adding to TODO list. Thank you for the suggestion
FreeGuessr commented on Geoutil.com – Measure distances, areas, and convert geo data in the browser geoutil.com... · Posted by u/FreeGuessr
à propos the distance tool, please let the user:
- type coordinate pairs by hand
- copy coordinates entered by clicking
otherwise, it's a great tool!
Thank you for the suggestion! I will add it.
FreeGuessr commented on Geoutil.com – Measure distances, areas, and convert geo data in the browser geoutil.com... · Posted by u/FreeGuessr
Could you how a decimal point in the distance measuring tool? I want to measure distances in my backyard from the satellite photo and the rounded number makes it hard to be accurate
Good idea, I will add it! I did that before for Area tool but it's missing in distance tool. Thank you for the feedback!
FreeGuessr commented on Geoutil.com – Measure distances, areas, and convert geo data in the browser geoutil.com... · Posted by u/FreeGuessr
I think adding something like (or awareness of datum transformations generally) would make the tool harder to use for its intended audience. If you need the level of precision where tectonic plate movement matters, then you need professional level tools.
Exactly unless I am not aware how much they move and it's significant number
FreeGuessr commented on Geoutil.com – Measure distances, areas, and convert geo data in the browser geoutil.com... · Posted by u/FreeGuessr
I built GeoUtil.com to provide a free, browser-based toolkit for geographic data analysis.
It offers: - Interactive Map Tools: Measure distances and areas directly on the map. - Data Format Converters: Convert between TopoJSON and GeoJSON formats seamlessly. - Coordinate Utilities: Perform conversions and other coordinate-based operations.
No sign-up required, and all tools run client-side for privacy and speed.
Built with open standards and designed for developers, educators, and anyone interested in geographic data.
Feedback and suggestions are welcome!
Hi HN,
I recently launched TrueSize.net, a tool that lets you explore the true size of countries and regions on an interactive map, without the distortions of traditional Mercator projections.
What sets it apart: - Extensive coverage: All modern countries, over 3,700 local states and regions (like U.S. states), and more than 9,000 historical countries and regions from past maps. - Accurate small countries: Vatican City, Monaco, and other tiny nations are represented closely to their real-world shapes, unlike simplified versions in most other tools. - Holonomy-aware movement: When you move countries across the globe, their rotation adjusts realistically to the sphere. It’s off by default, but turning it on gives a fully educational experience. - Custom GeoJSON/TopoJSON support: Upload your own data, move shapes with true-size calculations applied, and export results. I’ve used this for map processing in PaintMyMap.com, like keeping Alaska’s true proportions when repositioned.
I built this because I love geography and wanted a tool that’s both precise and interactive, useful for education, map enthusiasts, or just playing with global scales.
Curious to hear what HN thinks — whether from a technical, educational, or UX perspective!
I’m not sure how useful they might be for professionals who use ESRI or QGIS, but I know I needed tools like that for the game’s development and couldn’t find anything easy to use and simple — at least not all in one place.
So technically, this site is a result of another project.