Map Export Guides

Detailed articles on export formats, tools and use cases for OpenStreetMap data.

By Format

Using SVG Maps for Design

A guide to using SVG maps from OpenStreetMap in graphic design, printing and web projects.

2026-03-01
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Importing OpenStreetMap Maps into AutoCAD (DWG)

A step-by-step guide to importing OSM maps into AutoCAD via the DWG format for design and planning.

2026-03-01
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GeoJSON for Web Maps: A Guide

How to use the GeoJSON export from OpenStreetMap to build interactive web maps with Leaflet, Mapbox and OpenLayers.

2026-03-02
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Working with Shapefiles in QGIS

A guide to importing Shapefile maps from OpenStreetMap into QGIS for spatial analysis and cartography.

2026-03-02
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3D Printing Maps: STL Export

How to export an OpenStreetMap map to STL for 3D printing a relief model of a city.

2026-03-03
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Printing Maps: PDF vs SVG vs PNG

A comparison of the PDF, SVG and PNG formats for printing OpenStreetMap maps — which format to choose for a print house.

2026-03-03
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Loading OSM Maps on Garmin Devices

How to export OpenStreetMap maps to the Garmin IMG format for navigation units and outdoor GPS receivers.

2026-03-04
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Exporting Maps to Google Earth (KML/KMZ)

How to export OpenStreetMap data to KML and KMZ for viewing in Google Earth and Google Maps.

2026-03-04
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Use Cases

How to Use OSM2CDR

Step-by-step instructions for exporting OpenStreetMap maps to the format you need in 5 steps.

2026-04-16
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Maps for Urban Planning

How to use OpenStreetMap data and osm2cdr.ru for urban-planning analysis, master plans and design.

2026-03-05
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Geo Analytics for Real Estate

Applying geospatial analysis of OpenStreetMap to assess location, infrastructure and investment appeal.

2026-03-05
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OpenStreetMap for Academic Research

How to use OpenStreetMap data in research — export, analysis, citation and reproducibility.

2026-03-06
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Maps for Emergency Services

Using OpenStreetMap for emergency services, firefighters and rescue teams — operational maps of the area.

2026-03-06
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