What are Google Maps short links?
When you tap "Share" in Google Maps, it generates a short URL like goo.gl/maps/abc123 or maps.app.goo.gl/xyz. These are redirects that expand to a full Google Maps URL. Apple Maps can't process them because they point to Google's servers.
Why manual conversion is harder with short links
With a full Google Maps URL, you can sometimes spot coordinates in the URL and search them in Apple Maps. Short links hide all that information behind a redirect. You need a tool that follows the redirect, extracts the location data, and matches it in Apple Maps.
Convert short links with GoToAppleMaps
The Quick Convert tool handles short links automatically. Paste any goo.gl/maps or maps.app.goo.gl link and it resolves the redirect, extracts the place or coordinates, searches Apple Maps, and returns a direct Apple Maps link.
Use GoToAppleMaps to convert your Google Maps links to Apple Maps in seconds — free, private, no signup.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. GoToAppleMaps supports goo.gl/maps, maps.app.goo.gl, and the newer maps.google.com short formats.
Google Maps short links don't typically expire. If a link doesn't work, the place may have been removed from Google Maps.