Map of Canada in Geobuf format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Download Geobuf≈ 7.5 MBOpen Beta
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
Open in constructor →Map passport
Area12 822 899 km²
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About Geobuf
Map of Canada in Geobuf — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
Geobuf is a compact binary GeoJSON representation using Protocol Buffers. 6-8x smaller than original GeoJSON without precision loss.
Which layers are in the file
The set of layers depends on the selected area.
File size
The expected size of the Geobuf file for Canada is about 7.5 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
geobuf (npm)Mapboxdeck.glPython geobufQGIS (plugin)
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .geobuf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use Geobuf for Canada
- Select the Canada map area on the main page
- Choose Geobuf format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open Geobuf
geobuf (npm)Mapboxdeck.glPython geobufQGIS (plugin)
