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JOSM – Java OpenStreetMap Editor

  • 2012-05-02 (5210)
    • Some minor enhancements
      • make alternative search dialog default
      • command line argument --load-preferences= to apply settings on JOSM start
      • Allow MapCSS to style right and left side casings differently
  • 2012-04-14 (5181)
    • The entry page of josm.openstreetmap.de has been simplified and re-organized
    • A tested version (5181) has been released with many changes/enhancements, these include
      • source:trunk/images/mapmode/rope.png lasso selection mode (expert mode)
      • information dialogs for beginners: warning against misaligned imagery, when combining ways with conflicting tags or ways being part of relations
      • new features for relation editing: "Add selection to relation" (when right-clicking a relation), "Select previous/next Gap" (in relation editor)
      • user interface enhancements in View menu: "Map Paint Styles", ability to hide edit toolbar
      • several improvements in startup time
  • 2012-02-07 (4905)
    • Shortcuts for the Relation Editor have been added: Alt-Up, Alt-Down (move selected member up/down), Alt-Del (delete member) and Alt-Home (download incomplete members)
    • A summarized change log is available which contains relevant changes between stable releases.
  • 2012-02-02 (4897 ...)
    • Conflicting shortcuts in JOSM and plugins get fixed. All lot of function shortcuts will change!
  • The current stable snapshot is 5210 and 5242 is the unstable development version.

Getting Started

  • Download some existing data from OSM using Download from OSM on the File menu or the download button (green downwards pointing arrow on the toolbar)
  • Your username and password are sent to the server unencrypted. If you do not like this, you may consider to use OAuth.

Getting Help


Remember the golden rules of OpenStreetMap:

  • Don't copy from other maps
  • Have fun!