This guide will take you step by step through downloading OSM data and converting it to either a shapefile or an AutoCAD DWG file using different GIS software options. All the software options are provided on the library's GIS workstations.

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open source mapping project which is collaboratively edited by users all over the world. The open source nature of the project means that anyone can download spatial data from it for free.

Convert .osm to shapefile

Convert .osm to .dwg

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