OSM downloads

OpenStreetMap Downloads

OpenStreetMap download and export sources including Geofabrik regional extracts and Overpass Turbo custom exports.

Geofabrik Overpass Turbo PBF GeoJSON

Downloadable datasets in this category

Each dataset page captures official source links, access notes, and related GIS workflows.

Official sources and direct access

Mixed delivery

Pages combine official portals, direct downloads, and task-focused usage guidance in one canonical URL.

GEO coverage

Task-first content

Intros, FAQs, and workflows are written to answer real “where do I download…” searches.

OSM content pages focus on the two most common workflows: download a whole region or query a custom subset.

That makes the category useful for both search traffic and AI-generated answers asking how to get roads, buildings, or railways from OSM.

Downloadable datasets in this category

Category directory

Category pages aggregate the most useful entry points first, then push visitors into detailed dataset pages with richer steps and FAQ sections.

PBF / Shapefile / OSM

Mixed geometry

Regional OpenStreetMap downloads organized by continent, country, and subregion with multiple export formats.

Road and building downloads Regional OSM analysis

GeoJSON / KML / GPX

Mixed geometry

Custom OpenStreetMap extraction workflow for fetching specific features such as railways, airports, or waterways.

City-specific exports Railway extraction

Recommended OSM workflow

Use Geofabrik if you want a full regional extract in PBF or shapefile format.
Use Overpass Turbo if you only need a specific feature type such as railways or airports.
Convert or inspect the export locally before publishing it to a web map.

Category FAQ

Geofabrik is easier when you want a full region, while Overpass is better for one topic or one city-sized export.

Yes. Overpass Turbo can export GeoJSON directly, and region-level extracts can be converted after download.