Turn addresses written in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and many other languages into the English format couriers and online stores expect. Free, with no sign-up.
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The converter gives you a solid first draft. The notes below cover the things that usually go wrong once that address lands on a shipping label or a checkout form.
English-format addresses normally run from the smallest part to the largest: building number and street, then city, region and postal code, and the country last. Chinese, Japanese and Korean addresses are written the other way round in their own languages, so the order has to be flipped, not just translated.
Example
上海市浦东新区银城中路501号
501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China
Postal codes have 6 digits. Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing are municipalities, so the city name also goes in the province field.
Example
〒105-0011 東京都港区芝公園4丁目2-8
4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
Most Japanese streets have no names. The block number (4-2-8 here) is what locates the building, so copy it exactly. Postal codes have 7 digits, written 123-4567.
Example
서울특별시 중구 세종대로 110
110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 04524, Republic of Korea
Use the road-name address (도로명주소) rather than the older lot-number address. Postal codes have 5 digits.
Example
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA
Use the two-letter state code (CA, NY, TX). ZIP codes have 5 digits, with an optional 4-digit extension.
Example
10 Downing Street, London SW1A 2AA, United Kingdom
The postcode does most of the work. It mixes letters and numbers with a space in the middle, so copy it exactly. Royal Mail prefers the post town in capitals.
Example
Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin, Germany
The house number comes after the street name and the 5-digit postal code goes before the city. Don't rearrange it to look American.
Online stores and courier forms split an address into separate fields. Here is what normally goes where.
| Field | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | The name the recipient uses for deliveries. For Chinese, Japanese and Korean names, check which box the form treats as the family name. | Li Na · Kim Minjun |
| Address line 1 | Building number and street. In Japan, the block number and district. | 501 Yincheng Middle Road |
| Address line 2 | Apartment, unit, floor, room or building name. Leave it empty if there isn't one. | Apt 1203, Building 5 |
| City | City or town. In Tokyo's 23 wards, the ward (e.g. Minato-ku) usually goes here and Tokyo goes in the prefecture field. | Shenzhen · Minato-ku |
| State / Province / Region | Province (China), prefecture (Japan), state (US). For Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo, repeat the city name. | Guangdong · Tokyo · CA |
| Postal code | In the local format. Don't add or drop digits to make it fit the form. | 200120 · 105-0011 · 04524 |
| Country | Pick it from the list instead of typing. South Korea is sometimes listed as "Korea, Republic of". | China · Japan |
| Phone | Add the country code. Drop the leading 0 for Japanese, Korean and UK numbers. Chinese mobile numbers have no leading 0. | +86 138 0000 0000 · +81 90-1234-5678 |
If a field has a character limit, move the extra part to address line 2 rather than abbreviating the street name.
"Shanghai, Pudong New Area, Yincheng Middle Road 501" is the Chinese order with English words. Couriers abroad expect the city and country at the end, so flip the order.
Road and district names are proper nouns. 中山路 is Zhongshan Road, not "Middle Mountain Road". Only the generic parts such as Road, District or City get translated.
Map-based results, including ours, usually describe the building, not the flat. Add the unit, floor or room back before you use the address.
A postal code that doesn't match the district can send a parcel to the wrong depot. Look up the code for the exact area instead of using a city-wide one.
"Korea" on its own can be misread, so write "Republic of Korea" or "South Korea". Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are usually separate entries in country lists.
Before you ship, compare the result with the original: building number, unit, postal code and spelling. If something looks off, ask the recipient which address they use for international mail.
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Where our address converter makes a difference
Convert addresses for overseas package delivery, ensuring your shipments reach the correct destination without delays.
Enter correct delivery addresses when shopping from international e-commerce platforms.
Standardize addresses in contracts, invoices, and official business correspondence for international clients.
Accurately fill out immigration forms, visa applications, and other official documents requiring English addresses.
Verify and convert hotel addresses, restaurant locations, and tourist destinations for your travel itinerary.
Standardize property addresses for international real estate listings and transactions.
Simple steps to convert your address
Select the language of your input address from the dropdown menu, or use 'Auto Detect' to let our system identify it.
Enter your address in the text field. You can paste the address from any source - it doesn't need to be perfectly formatted.
Click 'Convert to English Address' and wait a few seconds for our system to process your request using Google Maps technology.
Copy the converted English address and use it for your shipping, documents, or any other purpose.
See how addresses are converted from various languages
Korean
서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로 123
123 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Japanese
東京都渋谷区渋谷1-1-1
1-1-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
Chinese
北京市朝阳区建国门外大街1号
1 Jianguomenwai Ave, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
French
Rue de la Paix 10, 75002 Paris, France
10 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris, France
Everything you need to know about address conversion
Yes, our service is completely free with no hidden fees, registration requirements, or usage limits for personal use. We believe in making address conversion accessible to everyone.
Results come from the Google Maps Geocoding API and are reliable for most streets and buildings. Treat them as a draft, though: check the building number, add any apartment or room number, and confirm the postal code before you ship.
No. Each address is sent to the Google Maps Geocoding API only to get the result, and we don't keep a copy on our servers.
You can paste addresses in most languages and scripts, and Auto Detect usually identifies the language. The site itself is available in the languages listed in the menu above.
Yes, you can use our service for both personal and commercial purposes. For high-volume commercial use, we recommend checking Google Maps API terms of service and may need to implement rate limiting.
If conversion fails, try: 1) Including more details (street number, city, country), 2) Checking spelling, 3) Using a more complete address format. If issues persist, the address might not exist in Google's database.
Breaking down language barriers in global communication
In our increasingly connected world, accurate address conversion is essential for international shipping, business communications, and official documentation. Whether you're sending packages overseas, filling out forms, or verifying locations, having the address in a clear English format helps your parcel get through sorting and customs without avoidable delays.
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