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Articles about map export formats, tools and OpenStreetMap data use cases.

GPX vs KML — Which Format to Choose for GPS Tracks and Routes in 2026

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.

2026-03-17 · 10 min
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SVG — Complete Guide: W3C History 1996-2025, How to Open, How to Export an OpenStreetMap Map

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.

2026-03-15 · 13 min
SVGvectorW3Cdesign

PDF — Complete Guide: Adobe History 1993-2025, How to Open, How to Export an OpenStreetMap Map

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.

2026-03-13 · 13 min
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GeoJSON — The Main Geospatial Format for the Web. RFC 7946 History, What's Inside, How to Export from OSM

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.

2026-03-13 · 13 min
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Batch Map Export: Automation via API

How to automate batch OpenStreetMap map export via REST API. Python and curl examples, batch endpoint, rate limits by tier.

2026-03-12 · 7 min
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DXF — Complete Guide: 1982-2026 History, 7 File Sections, Group Codes, How to Export from OpenStreetMap

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.

2026-03-12 · 16 min
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How to Embed an OSM Map on Your Website: Embed SDK Guide

Step-by-step guide to embedding an interactive OpenStreetMap on your website using iframe and JavaScript SDK with code examples.

2026-03-10 · 4 min
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Maps in Photoshop: Creating Art Posters from OpenStreetMap

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.

2026-03-10 · 7 min
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Complete Map Workflow in CorelDRAW

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.

2026-03-08 · 8 min
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Exporting Maps to KOMPAS-3D: Integrating OSM with Russian CAD Systems

Step-by-step workflow: exporting OpenStreetMap maps to DXF and importing into KOMPAS-3D. Site plans, surveying, and MSK coordinates for design.

2026-03-07 · 5 min
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Zarr: A Multidimensional Format for Geodata

Zarr is a cloud-native format for multidimensional geodata storage. Chunked storage, compression, and Python xarray integration for climate and weather.

2026-03-07 · 6 min
Zarrcloud-nativexarrayPython

MapInfo TAB: Working with Maps in MapInfo Professional

MapInfo TAB format: file structure .tab/.dat/.map/.id, data import, CRS handling, and integration with professional GIS workflows.

2026-03-04 · 5 min
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