Editing data in OpenStreetMap

Mapping in OpenStreetMap is as easy as these 3 steps.

1. Set up an account and get a log in from OpenStreetMap.
2. Learn to map. Watch this video and follow the instructions.


Introduction to editing in OpenStreetMap by http://mapgive.state.gov.

3. Start mapping!

No time to edit the map? Use the OpenStreetMap Notes

OpenStreetMap Notes allows you to easily add a marker for errors or missing information in the map data.

1. To add a note, click the bottom tool bar button on the right side of the main OSM map.
2. Leave a short message on the map if something is missing or obviously wrong.
3. An experienced mapper can use these Notes as reference to edit the map.

Map your "neighborhood"

During a disaster risk reduction OSM training held in Guagua (Pampanga, Philippines) the participants were divided into groups and did a field survey in various parts of the town. Shown in the photo is the Betis group taking down notes beside a Death March trail historical marker. Photo Credit: seav, under CC-By-SA 2.0.

Is your neighborhood already in OpenStreetMap? Let's start with a place you know and improve OSM.

1. Browse the map to check if your neighborhood is already in OpenStreetMap. Hint: use the Search box on the right corner of the map.
2. Click the Edit button and use the edit with iD (in-browser editor).
3. Add as much detail within your neighborhood such as amenities, buildings, roads and other structures.
4. When saving your edits, include this comment to your changeset #iwlearn.

Workshop contributions

Last 7 days of edits

Latest edits with the changeset tag "#iwlearn" from http://resultmaps.neis-one.org/osm-changesets.

Photos during the workshop

• Download map image, raw data, map embed code from OpenStreetMap website. http://www.osm.org
• MapOSMatic - printable street atlas. http://www.maposmatic.org/new/
• Geofabrik download – download country extracts (updated daily). http://download.geofabrik.de/
• Extract OSM tool - near-real time data extracts. http://export.hotosm.org/

• OpenStreetMap is a project to create and distribute free geographic data for the world. It is being built by volunteer contributors.
• Learn to contribute to OpenStreetMap at http://learnosm.org and http://mapgive.state.gov
• Talk to the OpenStreetMap Philippines community (OSM-PH) by visiting http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Philippines, joining the mailing-list and visiting https://www.facebook.com/OSMPH.
• For comments and correction on this page, go to: https://github.com/maning/iwlearn_osm.