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JOSM - Java OpenStreetMap Editor

  • 2012-01-22 (4846)
    • The ImproveWayAccuracy plugin has been added to core. Select a way, click source:trunk/images/mapmode/improvewayaccuracy.png, and improve its accuracy. Check the help page for a detailed usage.
  • 2012-01-21 (4791, 4796, 4833)
    • Various extensions for the RemoteControl feature: new command '/load_object' to download objects by id; '/add_way' command to create a new way with certain coordinates; parameter 'new_layer' for the '/load_and_zoom' command to load the data into a new layer.
  • 2012-01-12 (4789)
    • New command line option to set an arbitrary preference value on start. (e.g. --set=expert=true)
  • 2012-01-07 (4767, 4768)
    • Highlight for nodes and ways under the mouse cursor can be turned off: 'Preferences' > 'Display Settings' > 'OSM Data' (Only in Expert mode)
    • The drawing action source:trunk/images/mapmode/node/autonode.png allows to draw segments with discrete angles (e.g., 30/45°). Press the tabulator key to cycle through different modes.
  • 2012-01-04 (4765)
    • The automatic hiding of buttons for the right hand side dialogs can be disabled for each window individually. (Eye-symbol in the upper right corner)
  • 2011-12-29 (4745)
    • New command to load and cache WMS background images along a gpx track in advance. (In right click menu of GPX-Layer)
  • The current stable snapshot is 4878 and 4898 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!