Question 1

Does this tool send my locations anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your location list is never sent to any server — not to jasperbernaers.com, not to Google, Apple, or Waze. The deep links are constructed entirely client-side using the address text you enter. Only when you click a link does that location query travel to the chosen maps platform.

Question 2

What is the CSV format for bulk upload?

Accepted Answer

The CSV should have a header row with at minimum an 'address' column. An optional 'name' column sets the display label. Example: name,address — Eiffel Tower,Champ de Mars 5 Avenue Anatole France Paris. If no 'name' column is found, the tool uses the address as both name and search query.

Question 3

Why do the links open a search instead of pinpointing the exact location?

Accepted Answer

To protect your privacy, this tool does not geocode (convert addresses to coordinates) via any external API. Instead it passes your text directly as a search query to each maps platform. For well-known places and full addresses this works perfectly. For very generic queries like 'coffee shop', the maps app will show nearby results — which is often what you want anyway.

Question 4

Can I import all locations at once into Google Maps?

Accepted Answer

Google Maps itself doesn't support bulk importing saved places. The best workaround is Google My Maps: go to mymaps.google.com, create a map, click 'Add layer', then 'Import', and upload a KML or CSV file. Once created, the My Maps collection is viewable inside the Google Maps app under 'Your places'.

Question 5

Does Apple Maps support bulk importing locations?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no. Apple Maps has no bulk import capability. This tool provides individual one-click links for each location that open directly in Apple Maps on iPhone/Mac. For a true collection on iOS, consider creating a Google My Maps map, which is also visible inside the Google Maps iOS app.

Question 6

Does Waze support importing a saved places list?

Accepted Answer

Waze does not have a bulk import feature for saved places or favourites. This tool generates individual deep links (waze.com/ul) that launch Waze directly at the searched location. Tap the link on your phone and Waze opens ready to navigate.

Question 7

How many locations can I paste at once?

Accepted Answer

There is no hard limit in the tool itself. Practically, pasting up to a few hundred locations works smoothly in any modern browser. If you paste thousands, rendering may slow down slightly. For very large lists, a CSV upload is recommended.

Question 8

Can I open multiple locations in Google Maps at once?

Accepted Answer

Google Maps only supports navigating to one destination at a time. However, you can add multiple stops using the directions feature (up to 9 waypoints). This tool generates individual links for each location so you can open them one by one. For a full multi-stop collection, use Google My Maps which allows unlimited saved locations.

Question 9

Does this tool work on iPhone and Android?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser. On iPhone, the Apple Maps links open natively in the Maps app. On Android, Google Maps links open in the Google Maps app. Waze links open the Waze app if installed. No app installation is required to use this tool itself.

Question 10

Can I export my locations as a KML file for Google Maps?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After pasting your locations and generating links, click the KML export button. This downloads a standard .kml file you can import directly into Google My Maps or Google Earth. For coordinate-based entries, the KML includes precise lat/lon pins. For text addresses, it includes the address field which Google My Maps geocodes on import.

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