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

Preparing Maps for Print: Formats, DPI, and Tips

How to prepare an OpenStreetMap map for printing: DPI resolution, PDF, SVG, EPS, TIFF formats, sizes from A4 to banner.

2026-01-28 · 6 min
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KML for Google Earth: Complete Guide

KML guide: file structure, styles, KMZ, NetworkLink. Import and export maps in Google Earth Pro.

2026-01-28 · 6 min
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IFC for BIM: Exporting Buildings from OpenStreetMap

How to export buildings from OSM to IFC for BIM design: import into Revit and ArchiCAD, LOD levels.

2026-01-26 · 5 min
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How to Open a CDR File: Complete CorelDRAW Format Guide

What is CDR format, how to open CDR files without CorelDRAW, how to convert OSM maps to CDR.

2026-01-24 · 2 min
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GIS Data Formats in 2026: From Shapefile to Cloud-Native

GIS format overview: Shapefile, GeoPackage, FlatGeobuf, PMTiles, GeoParquet, COG — evolution and choice in 2026.

2026-01-23 · 6 min
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GeoJSON: Complete Guide for Web Developers

What is GeoJSON, format structure, how to use with Leaflet and Mapbox, exporting OSM maps to GeoJSON.

2026-01-23 · 2 min
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Navigation Maps: Garmin IMG and OsmAnd OBF Formats

Offline navigation with OpenStreetMap: creating maps for Garmin and OsmAnd, format comparison, device setup.

2026-01-22 · 5 min
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DWG vs DXF: Which CAD Format to Choose for Maps

Detailed comparison of DWG and DXF formats: compatibility, file size, layers, when to use which.

2026-01-22 · 2 min
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Best Free GIS Formats: Which One to Choose

Overview of open and free geodata formats: GeoJSON, GeoPackage, GML, KML, GPX. Comparison and recommendations.

2026-01-21 · 3 min
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Importing OpenStreetMap Maps into AutoCAD: DWG and DXF

Step-by-step guide to importing OSM maps into AutoCAD: DWG/DXF export, layer setup, scaling, block operations.

2026-01-21 · 6 min
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3D Maps from OpenStreetMap: All Export Formats

Overview of all 3D map export formats from OSM: STL, OBJ, glTF, FBX, IFC, CityJSON. Which to choose for your task.

2026-01-20 · 3 min
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Top 10 Map Formats for GIS Professionals

Overview of the 10 most popular map export formats for QGIS, ArcGIS and other GIS systems.

2026-01-16 · 2 min
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