Articles about map export formats, tools and OpenStreetMap data use cases.
Practical GPX vs KML comparison: history, XML structure, capabilities, file sizes, Garmin/Strava/Google Earth compatibility, decision matrix. Which format to choose for hikers, cyclists, journalists, real estate developers.
Deep guide to SVG: what's inside the W3C vector format, who created it, which programs open it, pros and cons. How to get SVG from any OpenStreetMap area in 30 seconds.
Deep guide to PDF: what's inside the portable document format, evolution from Adobe to ISO, which programs open it, pros and cons. How to get a PDF of any OpenStreetMap area for printing or archiving.
Complete guide to GeoJSON — the open IETF 2016 standard for geospatial data in JSON. Who created it (Howard Butler, Sean Gillies), what RFC 7946 changed, which programs open it, pros and cons. How to get GeoJSON from any OpenStreetMap area in 30 seconds.
How to automate batch OpenStreetMap map export via REST API. Python and curl examples, batch endpoint, rate limits by tier.
Deep guide to DXF — the open CAD format from Autodesk: history from AutoCAD 1.0 to 2026, what's inside the 7 file sections, which programs open it, pros and cons. How to get DXF from any OSM area in 30 seconds.
Step-by-step guide to embedding an interactive OpenStreetMap on your website using iframe and JavaScript SDK with code examples.
How to create an art poster from an OSM map in Photoshop. PSD import with layers, color grading, effects, and A3/A2 print preparation guide.
A ready .cdr file from an OSM map, SVG import, layer editing, line styles, print preparation, and PDF export. A step-by-step guide for designers.
Step-by-step workflow: exporting OpenStreetMap maps to DXF and importing into KOMPAS-3D. Site plans, surveying, and MSK coordinates for design.
Zarr is a cloud-native format for multidimensional geodata storage. Chunked storage, compression, and Python xarray integration for climate and weather.
MapInfo TAB format: file structure .tab/.dat/.map/.id, data import, CRS handling, and integration with professional GIS workflows.