overpass turbo
Query OpenStreetMap data and inspect the results on a live map.
overpass turbo is a browser-based workspace for writing and running Overpass API queries against OpenStreetMap. It displays returned features on an interactive map and provides tools for sharing, styling, saving, loading, and exporting query results.
Why it stands out
- Combines Overpass query execution and map visualization in one web page, avoiding a separate GIS setup for quick checks.
- Supports arbitrary Overpass API queries rather than only a fixed set of search filters.
- The wizard lowers the barrier for users who know OSM tags but not the full query syntax.
- Share and export options make it useful for both one-off exploration and reproducible data requests.
- Built specifically around OpenStreetMap workflows, including handoff paths to OSM editing tools.
Good to know
- Requires JavaScript and a capable modern browser with Web Storage API and CORS support.
- Advanced use still depends on understanding OSM tagging and Overpass query syntax.
- Results depend on OpenStreetMap data quality and on availability/performance of Overpass API services.
- Some browsers may require cookies or local data storage to be enabled for the app to work properly.
Under the radar: Use the built-in Wizard for tag-based searches, then inspect the generated Overpass query as a starting point for more precise custom filters.
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OSM mappers, GIS analysts, and civic-tech researchers can quickly extract specific OpenStreetMap features for a chosen area. Find amenities such as drinking-water points, hotels, museums, or road classes in a city. Test and refine Overpass queries before using them in scripts or GIS workflows. Export a filtered slice of OSM data for mapping, analysis, or QA checks. Share a reproducible query and map view with collaborators.
Overpass query editor with map-linked variables such as bounding box and center; wizard for building common tag queries; interactive Leaflet map preview; result export tools; query sharing, styling, save/load, settings, and links to related OSM tools such as JOSM and Level0.
Technical Notes
- Runs queries through the public Overpass API for structured OpenStreetMap data access.
- The interface includes export functionality for query results, suitable for moving filtered OSM data into other tools.
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