Contents
Where can I get OSM data from Geofabrik?
The OSM data can be obtained easily by downloading it from http://download.geofabrik.de/openstreetmap/ The data is divided into several regions. Indonesia can be found as part of Asia by clicking on the Asia sub-region on the blue table, and then the page will appear like this.
How to convert OSM data to SHAPE files?
In converting OSM data to shape files, we have made a default selection of layers containing most important layers (road and railway network, forests, water areas, many points of interest). We offer more comprehensive shape files and shape files of other regions than provided on the download server are available as a paid service .
How long does it take to export OSM data?
Within minutes, up-to-date OSM data is exported, filtered and converted. The following section will guide you on how to use the Export Tool. This information can also be found through the ‘ Learn ’ section at export.hotosm.org.
Which is the OSM raw data file format?
Raw data (OSM source data) Files with the .osm.pbf suffix are OpenStreetMap raw data files in the PBF format . They are the common format for OpenStreetMap raw data and need few memory for storage. Daily diff updates ( .osc.gz, Gzip compressed OSM XML) are available on our download server as well. They contain the changes of one day.
Do you need to change your server to use Geofabrik?
The tile servers are based on the same technology as the servers of OpenStreetMap. Switching from OSM’s to Geofabrik’s tile servers does not require a change in your application, apart from modifying the tile source URL.
How to get data from Indonesia in Geofabrik?
To get the data, you need to click the Indonesian state on the blue table, and it will appear like this. Then if you want to obtain the Indonesian data in shapefile (.shp) format, you click on the indonesia-latest.shp.zip link, and the file will be downloaded. There are several formats that can be downloaded.
How does Geofabrik tile server work with OpenStreetMap?
The tile servers are based on the same technology as the servers of OpenStreetMap. Switching from OSM’s to Geofabrik’s tile servers does not require a change in your application, apart from modifying the tile source URL. Our clients receive an individual API key (32 long alphanumeric string) which is provided in the URL.
How to download different cities from OpenStreetMap data?
If you need a different city or different bounding box, then you need to get one of the massive downloads you mentioned (either a country extract, or the whole planet) and then extract a piece out of it. osmosis is the most widely used tool for this.
Is the Geofabrik team part of the OpenStreetMap project?
If you enlist the services of Geofabrik, you will have some of Germany’s most experienced “OpenStreetMappers” working for you. Geofabrik supports the OpenStreetMap project in many ways. Our team consists of active members of the OpenStreetMap community and we are a cooperate member of OpenStreetMap Foundation .