HOT Export Tool (Humanitarian OSM)
The HOT Export Tool creates custom OSM extracts in GIS-ready formats tailored for humanitarian and disaster response workflows, letting you pick exactly the tags and area you need.
Format
Shapefile / GeoJSON / GeoPackage / KML
Geometry
Mixed geometry
Coverage
Global (OSM coverage, emphasis on humanitarian priority areas)
Resolution
Full OSM detail within selected area
About this dataset
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team's export tool for creating custom OSM extracts in multiple GIS formats for humanitarian response and disaster management.
The HOT Export Tool by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) allows users to create custom OpenStreetMap data extracts for humanitarian response, disaster management, and development projects. Users can define an area of interest, select OSM feature tags, and export data in multiple GIS-ready formats including Shapefile, GeoJSON, Geopackage, and KML. It is specifically designed to support humanitarian organizations that need rapidly accessible mapping data during crises.
How to download
- 1 Open the HOT Export Tool and create a free HOSM account or sign in.
- 2 Draw or upload an area of interest on the map interface.
- 3 Select the OSM feature tags you need (e.g., buildings, roads, water points) and choose output formats.
- 4 Submit the export job, wait for processing, and download the resulting Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoPackage, or KML.
FAQ
How is the HOT Export Tool different from Geofabrik?
The HOT Export Tool lets you select specific OSM tags and a custom area, generating a focused extract with only the features you need. Geofabrik provides pre-built regional extracts that include all OSM features in the region.
Do I need an account to use the HOT Export Tool?
Yes. A free HOSM account is required to create export jobs, but downloading previously created exports may be possible without an account depending on the project settings.