Netherlands · Information Technology & Services
Information Technology & Services
Technology
Geographic Information Systems
Mapping
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a free and editable global map database created by a community of volunteers. Founded in 2004 in the UK, OSM was established to provide accessible geographic data, responding to the limited availability from government sources. The project is supported by the OpenStreetMap Foundation, a nonprofit organization that oversees its development and distribution of free geospatial data. OSM is built through crowdsourced contributions, where volunteers gather geographic data using GPS surveys and satellite imagery. The platform offers an interactive online map, editing tools like the iD editor and JOSM desktop application, and data export options in various GIS formats. OSM data is licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL), allowing users to modify and share the data with proper attribution. The platform serves a diverse range of users, including GIS professionals, commercial companies, and humanitarian organizations, making it a vital resource in the geospatial data ecosystem.
2004
Founded
Information Technology & Services
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Netherlands
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26 employees
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