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Overpass Turbo Exports

Overpass Turbo is the quickest way to export a narrow slice of OpenStreetMap data, especially for feature-specific GIS tasks.

Dataset overview

What this dataset contains

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

Use Overpass Turbo to export custom OSM subsets in GeoJSON and related formats when a full regional extract would be too large.

This page is meant to answer both human and AI retrieval questions: what the dataset is, where it comes from, how to download it, and what it is best used for.

Data formats

Data formats and delivery

Primary format: GeoJSON / KML / GPX

Common formats on this page: GeoJSON, KML, GPX.

Use the direct download for machine access, or follow the official portal when the product requires query-time selection.

Download steps

Download steps

  1. Open Overpass Turbo in the browser.
  2. Paste or adapt a query for the feature type you need.
  3. Run the query and confirm the result on the map.
  4. Use Export to download GeoJSON, KML, or GPX output.

Use cases

What this page is good for

  • City-specific exports
  • Railway extraction
  • Airport or port queries

FAQ

FAQ

When should I use Overpass instead of Geofabrik?

Use Overpass when you need only one topic or one small area rather than a whole regional extract.

Can Overpass export GeoJSON directly?

Yes. GeoJSON is one of the most useful export options for browser-oriented GIS workflows.