JOSM - Java OpenStreetMap Editor

  • 2010-08-13 (3431)
    • The new Purge command can clean up data layers.
  • 2010-07-27 (3388)
    • New tagging preset search dialog.
  • 2010-07-20 (3378)
  • The current stable snapshot is 3376 and 3505 is the unstable development version.
  • Help translating JOSM into your language!​ Go to  Launchpad.

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)
  • You should at least install the following plugins: wmsplugin, validator
  • Your username and password are sent to the server unencrypted. If you do not like this, you may consider to use OAuth.

Getting Help

  • Online help: Help on the Help menu or press F1 as required to get context sensitive help. Open Help now.

Remember the golden rules of OpenStreetMap:

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