Articles about map export formats, tools and OpenStreetMap data use cases.
How to prepare an OpenStreetMap map for printing: DPI resolution, PDF, SVG, EPS, TIFF formats, sizes from A4 to banner.
KML guide: file structure, styles, KMZ, NetworkLink. Import and export maps in Google Earth Pro.
How to export buildings from OSM to IFC for BIM design: import into Revit and ArchiCAD, LOD levels.
What is CDR format, how to open CDR files without CorelDRAW, how to convert OSM maps to CDR.
GIS format overview: Shapefile, GeoPackage, FlatGeobuf, PMTiles, GeoParquet, COG — evolution and choice in 2026.
What is GeoJSON, format structure, how to use with Leaflet and Mapbox, exporting OSM maps to GeoJSON.
Offline navigation with OpenStreetMap: creating maps for Garmin and OsmAnd, format comparison, device setup.
Detailed comparison of DWG and DXF formats: compatibility, file size, layers, when to use which.
Overview of open and free geodata formats: GeoJSON, GeoPackage, GML, KML, GPX. Comparison and recommendations.
Step-by-step guide to importing OSM maps into AutoCAD: DWG/DXF export, layer setup, scaling, block operations.
Overview of all 3D map export formats from OSM: STL, OBJ, glTF, FBX, IFC, CityJSON. Which to choose for your task.
Overview of the 10 most popular map export formats for QGIS, ArcGIS and other GIS systems.