On-the-fly URL-based geospatial processing
Process geospatial data through simple URLs. Filter, transform, and export in multiple formats without preprocessing or server configuration.
Geospatial operations, URL-driven
Every transformation is a URL parameter. Chain them together, change the output format, filter the results - all without touching a server.
https://api.geoblob.com/{signature}/{api_key_id}/@dataset:us-states,id:(CA,NY)/@process/simplify:0.01.geojson
Filter
Query by property values, spatial relationships, or tile coordinates. Return only what you need.
Process
Simplify, buffer, dissolve, reproject, and more. Chain operations in a single request.
Get info
Get bounding box, area, centroid, and other metadata without downloading the full geometry.
See it in action
Interactive examples showing before and after transformations
Filtering
Extract specific features from your data. This example filters United States regions to show a subset.
/@dataset:usa.geojson
/@dataset:usa,id:(Kansas,Missouri,Nevada).geojson
Simplify geometry
Reduce the complexity of shapes to make them load faster. Great for overview maps where fine details aren't needed.
/@dataset:usa.geojson
/@dataset:usa/@process/simplify:10km.geojson
Chain operations
Combine multiple operations in a single request. This example dissolves United States region boundaries then simplifies the result.
/@dataset:usa.geojson
/@dataset:usa/@process/dissolve,simplify:10km .geojson
Get metadata
Retrieve bounding box, area, and centroid without downloading geometry. Perfect for quick lookups.
/@dataset:usa,id:Kansas/@info/bbox:1,area:1,centroid:1 .json
Buffer, reproject, clip, convex hull, and more operations available.
Explore the full API referenceHow it works
Three simple steps to transform your data
Upload your data
Upload Shapefiles, GeoJSON, GeoPackage, or KML through our dashboard. Your data is stored securely and ready to use.
Build your URL
Add filters and processing operations to the URL. Chain simplify, buffer, dissolve, and more.
Get your result
Get results as GeoJSON, SVG, MVT, or HTML maps. Results are cached automatically for fast repeat access.
Geoblob vs GeoServer
Different tools for different needs. GeoServer is a full-featured OGC-compliant server. Geoblob is a URL-first API for teams who'd rather focus on their product than manage geo infrastructure.
| GeoServer | Geoblob | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Set up server, configure connections, publish layers | Upload a file, start using the API |
| Starting cost | Server and maintenance costs from day one | Free tier with 10,000 requests/month |
| Features | Base install, add extensions as needed | All processing operations included |
| Time to production | Days to weeks of setup and testing | Live in minutes, production-ready |
| Who can use it | Teams with GIS and server expertise | Any developer, no GIS background needed |
| Learning curve | Multiple protocols, query languages, config formats | One URL pattern, readable parameters |
GeoServer is great if you have the team to run it. Geoblob lets you focus on building your app.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, scale as you grow
Simplify
Free tier for getting started
- 1 dataset
- 100 MB max upload
- 10,000 blobs/mo
- 100 MB cache/mo
- 25 MB @url limit
- Basic filters & operations
Buffer
For indie developers and small projects
or $190/yr (save 17%)
- Unlimited datasets
- 500 MB max upload
- 100,000 blobs/mo
- 5 GB cache/mo
- 250 MB @url limit
- All features included
Scale
For growing teams and larger projects
or $990/yr (save 17%)
- Unlimited datasets
- 1 GB max upload
- 1,000,000 blobs/mo
- 50 GB cache/mo
- 1 GB @url limit
- All features included
Enterprise
Self-hosted or custom requirements
Billed annually ($4,990/yr)
- Custom upload limits
- Custom usage limits
- Self-hosted option
- Priority support
- SLA guarantee
- All features included
How blob pricing works
Blobs are added up per request: output format (1-5) + filters (1-2 each) + operations (1-5 each). Cache hits are free.
1 blob each
Simplify, bbox, centroid, reproject, reverse, make valid, point on surface
2 blobs each
Buffer, smooth, hull operations, linemerge, subdivide, bounding circle
5 blobs each
Dissolve, k-means, voronoi, clip, diff, triangulate, grid operations
Buffer and above include: spatial filters, dissolve, k-means, voronoi, clip, diff, symmetric diff, triangulate, generate points, grids, and add to existing datasets.
Upload. Build URL. Ship.
Get started in under 5 minutes. Free tier includes 10,000 blobs/month - no credit card required.