# OSM to GeoJSON Converter

Convert OpenStreetMap (OSM) XML data to GeoJSON format

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/osm-to-geojson

- **Category:** Format Conversion

- **Keywords:** osm, openstreetmap, geojson, converter, gis, geographic, maps, osm to geojson

## Overview

The OSM to GeoJSON Converter is a specialized utility designed to transform raw OpenStreetMap (OSM) XML data into the widely supported GeoJSON format, enabling seamless integration with web mapping libraries and GIS software.

## Inputs

- **OSM XML Input** (textarea): Enter OpenStreetMap XML data...
- **Include Nodes (Points)** (checkbox)
- **Include Ways (Lines/Polygons)** (checkbox)
- **Include Relations** (checkbox)
- **Pretty Print Output** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to visualize OpenStreetMap data in web-based mapping tools like Leaflet or Mapbox.
- When preparing geographic datasets for analysis in modern GIS applications that prefer JSON-based structures.
- When you need to extract specific geographic features like nodes, ways, or relations from a raw OSM export.

## How it works

- Paste your raw OpenStreetMap XML data into the input field.
- Select the specific feature types you wish to include, such as nodes, ways, or relations.
- Toggle the 'Pretty Print' option if you require human-readable, formatted output.
- Click the convert button to generate and download your GeoJSON file.

## Use cases

- Web Developers building custom map interfaces using Leaflet or OpenLayers.
- Data Analysts importing OSM features into web-based visualization dashboards.
- GIS Specialists converting legacy OSM exports for use in modern cloud-native mapping platforms.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the difference between OSM XML and GeoJSON?

OSM XML is a verbose format specific to OpenStreetMap, while GeoJSON is a lightweight, standard format used by most modern web mapping frameworks.

### Can I convert large OSM files?

This tool is optimized for standard data snippets. For extremely large datasets, consider using specialized command-line tools like osmium.

### Does this tool support relations?

Yes, you can enable the 'Include Relations' checkbox to process complex geographic relations in your output.

### Is the output valid GeoJSON?

Yes, the tool generates standard GeoJSON objects that comply with RFC 7946 specifications.

### Do I need to install any software?

No, this is a web-based utility that runs entirely in your browser.

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