OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made by people from the entire world.

Steve Coast, 2009

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap's logo featuring a magnifier focused on geographical information.
OSM homepage
Type of site	Collaborative mapping
Available in	UI: 93 languages[1] Map data: native language of respective settlement
Owner	OpenStreetMap Community. Project support by OpenStreetMap Foundation[2]
Created by	Steve Coast (User page in OSM)
URL	openstreetmap.org
Commercial	No
Registration	Required for contributors, not required for viewing
Users	5,340,790[3]
Launched	9 August 2004; 21 years ago (2004-08-09)[4]
Current status	Active (click to see in detail)
Content license	ODbL

People make the maps using data from a GPS device and pictures from airplaces. Map vector information can be downloaded under the Open Database License,^[5] and the map pictures can be downloaded under the Creative Commons Share-Alike license.

OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth.