Extracting POIs from OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps: A Practical Guide
Learn how to extract EV charging stations and gas stations for New York City using osmium on OSM data, and compare the workflow with Overture Maps' GeoParquet pipeline.
Learn how to extract EV charging stations and gas stations for New York City using osmium on OSM data, and compare the workflow with Overture Maps' GeoParquet pipeline.
Learn what GeoParquet is, why it works well for large geospatial datasets, how browser rendering works today, and where deck.gl fits next.
Convert DWG to GeoJSON step-by-step in your browser. Preview the layer, export GeoJSON, and troubleshoot common DWG conversion issues.
Step-by-step: open a Shapefile online in your browser, upload the required sidecar files, and troubleshoot missing .dbf/.shx/.prj issues.
What is a Shapefile and why does it include multiple sidecar files? Learn how Shapefile works, common issues, and how to open Shapefiles online.
Learn what an ESRI File Geodatabase (FileGDB) is, what it’s used for, and how to open or convert FileGDB datasets online.
What is GeoJSON and why is it so common in web maps and APIs? Learn the structure, use cases, limitations, and how to open GeoJSON online.
Learn what a GeoPackage (GPKG) file is, what it’s used for, and how to open or convert GeoPackage data online in your browser.
Learn what GML is, why it’s used in GIS and OGC services, and how to open or convert GML files online in your browser.
What is a GPX file and what is it used for? Learn how GPX stores tracks, routes, and waypoints, and how to open or convert GPX online.
Learn what KML and KMZ are, what they’re used for, and how to open or convert KML/KMZ to GeoJSON for modern web mapping.
Learn what MapInfo TAB and MIF/MID files are, how sidecar files work, and how to open or convert MapInfo datasets online.