The Map of the World, Built by Everyone.
OpenStreetMap is the Wikipedia of maps. Join millions of contributors creating the most detailed, up-to-date, and freely available map of the world.
What's OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is the free, editable map of the world; built by people like you. From remote villages to busy cities, OSM helps power apps, emergency services, transport systems, and more.
See how OpenStreetMap is making a difference around the world
Changesets
1.4K+
Contributors
86
Mapped Features
158.8K+
New Contributors
86
Mapping Editors
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OSM Data is used by top industries around the world
OpenStreetMap is utilized by leading sectors across the globe, enhancing navigation, logistics, and urban planning, humanitarian response.
- HOT
- DHL
- Amazon
- Lyft
- ABC News
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Meta
- Mapbox
- Grab (GrabMaps)
- Mapillary
- American Red Cross
- YouthMappers
- Trufi Association
- World Bank
- Niantic
- Global Forest Watch
- Komoot
- Uber
- HOT
- DHL
- Amazon
- Lyft
- ABC News
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Meta
- Mapbox
- Grab (GrabMaps)
- Mapillary
- American Red Cross
- YouthMappers
- Trufi Association
- World Bank
- Niantic
- Global Forest Watch
- Komoot
- Uber
Explore the OpenStreetMap Toolbelt
From code libraries to mapping apps, editors to analytics engines. See tools that tap into OSM's global data to help you build, map, and explore the world smarter.
CoMaps
OsmAnd
Organic Maps
Every Door
JOSM
StreetComplete
GNOME Maps
OsmAPP
OpenStreetMap community around the world
How to contribute to OpenStreetMap
- 01
Explore
Browse the map and find areas that need updating. Missing roads, new buildings, or incorrect information - every contribution matters.
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Start Mapping
Use tools like the iD Editor or JOSM (a more advanced offline editor) to add roads, outline buildings, map paths, and label locations with the correct names.
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Upload Changesets
After making edits, save and upload your changes with a brief description. This instantly improves the global, open-access map data that anyone can use.
