OpenStreetMap Map Format
OpenStreetMap
GIS Files
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10/21/2021
If you need to edit the OSM file, one of the safest methods is to download and install the software dedicated to working with OSM files. Using tools such as OSM Online Editors gives less editing possibilities than software adapted to work with the OSM file format.
Remember, that not all of the mentioned programs will allow you to edit the OSM file. Additional information about the OSM file extension can be found here.
This is the best way. Use any of the programs that support the OSM file to check if it allows you to edit the file. The most proven method is to download the installer from the developer's website. You will find links to the software developers' websites on the subpage of each program. List of sample programs supporting the OSM file below.
All available programs supporting the OSM file
Most of the file formats are simply text format saved under a different extension - so you can open them e.g. with Windows Notepad However, it's dangerous, you can permanently damage your OSM file. After saving the changes, it may not be possible to reopen the OSM file. By far the safest way is to use file editing programs that works with the OSM extension.
It is actually certain that one of the applications working with files in the OSM format will be able to edit the file. Still not resolved your file editing issue? Try other solutions. Below are tools that allow you to edit OSM online files.
Free Online File Edit Service
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